JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Plant Head – Minerals Division

Company: Naga Limited

Division: Minerals Division

Department: Plant Operations / Manufacturing

Location: Tuticorin (Thoothukudi), Tamil Nadu

Reports To: Business Head – Minerals Division / Senior Management

Position Level: Senior Management

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage the overall plant operations of the Minerals Division, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, operational excellence, cost optimisation, safety and timely delivery. The Plant Head will be responsible for end-to-end manufacturing operations involving processing of Calcite, Dolomite, Limestone, Feldspar and China Clay into granular, powder and lump products, meeting customer specifications and business requirements.
1. Key Responsibilities

A. Plant Operations & Production Management

- Manage overall plant operations, production planning and execution.
- Ensure uninterrupted and productive manufacturing operations.
- Plan production schedules based on customer orders and business forecasts.
- Monitor production capacity, machine utilisation and operational efficiency.
- Ensure achievement of daily, monthly and annual production targets.
- Optimise production processes to improve productivity and reduce operational losses.
- Monitor mineral processing activities, including crushing, grinding, pulverising, screening and material handling, as applicable.

B. Production Planning & Cost Control

- Develop production plans based on sales requirements and raw material availability.
- Monitor product-wise production costs and cost per tonne.
- Control power consumption, fuel, manpower and maintenance expenses.
- Improve yield, reduce wastage and minimise material handling losses.
- Implement cost-saving and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Monitor plant operating expenses and ensure budget adherence.

C. Quality Management

- Ensure consistent product quality across all mineral grades.
- Coordinate with the Quality Control team to maintain customer specifications.
- Monitor particle size distribution, whiteness, purity, moisture and other relevant mineral parameters.
- Ensure product quality for different industrial applications.
- Address customer quality complaints and implement corrective actions.
- Establish quality improvement systems and process controls.

D. Maintenance & Engineering

- Oversee preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum downtime.
- Monitor maintenance of crushers, pulverisers, grinding mills, conveyors, screens, compressors and packing equipment, as applicable.
- Plan equipment overhauling and replacement requirements.




- Coordinate with engineering teams for plant upgrades and automation.
- Ensure availability of critical spares and maintenance resources.

E. Raw Material & Inventory Management

- Coordinate with captive mining operations and procurement teams for raw material availability.
- Monitor raw material quality, consumption and inventory.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of minerals.
- Monitor finished goods inventory and warehouse operations.
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO or appropriate stock rotation practices wherever applicable.
- Coordinate with logistics for timely dispatch of customer orders.

F. Safety, Environment & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure workplace safety and occupational health standards.
- Implement industrial safety procedures and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable factory, mining, pollution-control and environmental regulations.
- Monitor dust control systems, ventilation and housekeeping.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and conduct regular safety training.
- Coordinate statutory inspections and audits with the relevant departments.

G. Team Management & Leadership

- Lead Production, Maintenance, Quality, Stores and other plant support teams.
- Establish departmental responsibilities, targets and KPIs.
- Review performance of departmental heads and supervisors.
- Develop workforce productivity and employee discipline.
- Coordinate with HR for manpower planning, recruitment, training and employee relations.
- Build a performance-driven and safety-conscious plant culture.

H. Process Improvement & Automation

- Identify opportunities for process automation and mechanisation.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement practices.
- Improve energy efficiency and equipment utilisation.
- Introduce systems to monitor production performance and operational losses.
- Drive digital reporting and plant MIS improvements.

I. Management Reporting

- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
- Review production versus target, machine downtime, quality rejection and cost performance.
- Present plant performance, operational challenges and improvement plans to management.
- Prepare annual operating budgets and capital expenditure proposals.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)





- Achievement of monthly and annual production targets.
- Production cost per tonne.
- Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Machine availability and breakdown reduction.
- Power and energy consumption per tonne.
- Product quality and customer rejection rate.
- Raw material yield and process wastage.
- On-time customer order fulfilment.
- Inventory accuracy and finished goods control.
- Safety performance and reduction in workplace incidents.
- Preventive maintenance compliance.
- Budget adherence and operational cost optimisation.

1. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, Production or Industrial Engineering.
- Diploma holders with exceptional relevant plant leadership experience may also be considered.
- MBA / PG qualification in Operations Management is an added advantage.

1. Experience

- 15–20 years of overall experience in manufacturing / plant operations.
- Minimum 5 years in a Plant Head / Operations Head / Senior Production leadership role.
- Experience in mineral processing, mining, cement, ceramics, chemicals, industrial minerals or other process industries is preferred.
- Experience in managing large manufacturing teams, production budgets and plant operations is essential.

1. Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of mineral processing and manufacturing operations.
- Understanding of crushing, grinding, pulverising, screening and material handling.
- Knowledge of industrial minerals and their applications.
- Expertise in production planning, maintenance and cost control.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and industrial safety.
- Proficiency in ERP, production MIS and MS Excel.

1. Key Competencies

- Strong plant leadership and decision-making.
- Production and operational excellence.
- Cost consciousness and business orientation.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Cross-functional coordination.
- Team development and performance management.

1. Mandatory Location Requirement

Candidates must be currently based in Tuticorin or have their native place in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Candidates should be willing to work full-time from the Minerals Plant in Tuticorin. This is a mandatory recruitment criterion.

1. Expected Outcome

Ensure safe, efficient and profitable plant operations while improving production capacity, product quality, operational productivity and overall business performance of Naga Limited's Minerals Division. Pay: ₹125,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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