Job Description:

A General Manager (GM) of Projects and Operations for a Sinter Plant leads end-to-end plant execution, daily production, and maintenance. They oversee raw material processing, quality control, equipment reliability, and safety compliance to ensure optimal sinter cake production for blast furnaces. [1, 2, 3]

Core Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Strategic Planning
- Project Execution: Lead the planning, erection, and commissioning of current sinter plant projects or major plant upgrades.
- Budgeting: Develop and manage the annual operational, maintenance (O&M;), and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets.
- Continuous Improvement: Spearhead process optimization initiatives and capacity utilization projects to drive down costs and improve production yield. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

2. Plant Operations & Production
- Output Optimization: Drive daily performance to consistently meet or exceed production targets and quality requirements for blast furnaces. [1, 2]
- Process Control: Oversee sintering parameters including ignition, moisture control, green mix preparation,



and cooling/screening operations. [1, 2]
- Supply Chain Alignment: Coordinate closely with raw material handling (RMHS) and procurement teams to ensure smooth flow of iron ore fines, coke, and fluxes. [1, 2, 3]

3. Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Maintenance Strategies: Oversee predictive, preventive, and scheduled maintenance for heavy machinery (conveyors, pug mills, suction fans, sinter machines) to minimize downtime.
- Shutdown Planning: Plan and execute major plant shutdowns and overhauls in coordination with electrical and mechanical teams. [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the produced sinter cake meets exact chemical and physical specifications for the blast furnace.
- Safety & Environment: Enforce strict safety (e.g., hazard prevention, PPE) and environmental protocols regarding dust collection, gas handling, and emissions. [1

📌 Gm Projects (Raipur)
🏢 Vinayak Outsourcing Works
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