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 Analysis Manager (India)
🏢 Ariane fine porcelain
📍 India