Job Purpose

To lead and manage all AFR activities including sourcing, testing, pre-processing, storage, and co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials to maximize TSR, reduce fuel costs, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain environmental compliance.

Key Job Challenges

• Achieve targeted TSR (%) through optimum AFR utilization.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability and quality of AFR materials.
• Maintain smooth kiln operation while increasing AFR consumption.
• Ensure safe, pollution-free operations and statutory compliance.
• Execute AFR-related improvement and CAPEX projects.

Major KRAs

• AFR Sourcing & Development
• Ensure continuous availability of AFR materials.
• Develop new AFR sources and suppliers.
• AFR Operations
• Manage receipt, storage, processing, and feeding of AFR.
• Achieve targeted AFR consumption and TSR.
• Quality Management
• Ensure testing and quality compliance of AFR materials.
• Maintain reliable process and product quality.




• Safety & Environment
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Promote zero-harm and pollution-free operations.
• Maintenance & Reliability
• Improve availability and reliability of AFR equipment.
• Minimize downtime and operational interruptions.
• Projects & Cost Optimization
• Execute AFR-related CAPEX and improvement projects.
• Drive fuel cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• People & Stakeholder Management
• Develop team capability and performance.
• Coordinate with Process, QC, Mechanical, Materials, and external agencies.

Direct Reports

SH AFR (Lab): Manage AFR testing, laboratory operations, quality compliance, and certification of AFR materials.

SH AFR (Processing): Manage AFR receiving, storage, processing, feeding systems, and achievement of operational targets.

📌 DH AFR (India)
🏢 UltraTech Cement
📍 India