Job Description:

A Head of Plant Operations in a steel manufacturing company manages daily production, safety, quality, and maintenance to meet output targets and budget goals. This senior role requires 10–30 years of experience, a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering, and expertise in steel melting shop (SMS), direct reduced iron (DRI), or structural steel, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Manage daily manufacturing activities, including production schedules, maintenance, and raw material logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
Performance & Efficiency: Increase plant output, asset capacity, and machine uptime while reducing costs and waste through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S practices.
Quality Control: Maintain high product standards by troubleshooting defects, monitoring manufacturing processes, and ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols (OSHA, EPA) and environmental regulations to achieve a zero-accident record.




Financial Management: Develop and control the plant budget, managing operational expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
Team Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and lead a large workforce to foster a productive and team-oriented setting.

Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgical Engineering.
Experience: 16–30 years in the steel industry, with at least 5–10 years in a senior plant leadership role.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of steelmaking processes (e.g., DRI, SMS, Rolling Mill, Structural Steel Fabrication).
Soft Skills: Robust leadership, communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Achievement of monthly/annual production and dispatch targets.
Maintenance of quality standards (low rejection rates).
Control of production costs and operational expenses.
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📌 Head Plant For Steel Manufacturing Raipur
🏢 Vinayak Outsourcing Works
📍 Raipur