Key Responsibilities: Control and optimize body and glaze recipes, slip properties, firing curves, and kiln performance. Drive yield improvement and cut rejections (cracks, pinholes, warpage, crazing, shade variation). Lead new product and shape development, from trials to scale-up. Oversee quality systems, raw material specifications, and supplier technical approval. Ensure equipment uptime and preventive maintenance with maintenance. Reduce energy (gas/electricity), raw material, and water consumption. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and export standards (e.g., ISO 9001, lead/cadmium release, food-contact norms). Train and develop technical staff, and prepare MIS reports for management. Qualification and Experience: Education: B.Tech / B.E.



in Ceramic Engineering or Diploma in Ceramics. M.Tech or MBA is an advantage. Experience: 12-15 years in ceramics or tableware manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a team-leading role. Skills: Technical Ceramic body and glaze technology Kiln and firing process knowledge Forming methods (casting, jiggering, isostatic pressing) Root-cause analysis and Six Sigma/Lean tools Statistical process control Managerial Leadership and cross-functional coordination Budgeting and cost control Decision-making under production pressure Vendor management Transparent reporting and communication

📌 Technical Manager (Prantij)
🏢 Umberto Ceramics International Private
📍 Prantij