– Galvanizing Operations Manager

Industry: Fabricated Metal Parts / Steel Fabrication / Galvanizing

Designation: Galvanizing Operations Manager

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Director

Work Location: Chennai

CTC: Salary not constraint for right candidate

Ct No: 98413 32966 & 85250 00911

Ct Mail ID: [email protected]

Experience: 8–12 Years (Preferred in Fabricated Metal Parts and Galvanizing Operations)

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering.

1. Job Purpose To manage and oversee the complete galvanizing operations for fabricated metal components, structural steel parts, fabricated assemblies, MS structures, brackets, channels, angles, plates, poles and other steel products. Ensure efficient production, quality galvanizing, timely delivery, cost control, safety compliance and optimum utilization of manpower and resources.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Galvanizing Production Operations

- Manage day-to-day hot-dip galvanizing operations for fabricated metal components.
- Plan and execute production schedules based on customer orders and delivery commitments.
- Oversee the complete galvanizing process, including:
- Material receiving and inspection.
- Degreasing and caustic cleaning.
- Pickling process.
- Water rinsing.
- Fluxing.
- Drying and preheating.
- Hot-dip zinc coating.
- Cooling, quenching and passivation.
- Final inspection and dispatch.
- Ensure proper handling of fabricated components before and after galvanizing.
- Monitor production output, cycle time, rejection and rework.

B. Technical & Process Management





- Ensure proper zinc coating thickness as per customer specifications and applicable standards such as IS 4759, IS 2629 and relevant ASTM standards.
- Monitor zinc bath temperature, zinc consumption and chemical concentration.
- Ensure proper venting and drainage holes in fabricated hollow sections and enclosed components before galvanizing.
- Coordinate with fabrication and welding teams to avoid galvanizing defects.
- Identify and resolve issues such as:
- Bare spots and uncoated areas.
- Excess zinc accumulation.
- Ash and dross contamination.
- Surface roughness.
- Zinc peeling and coating defects.
- Distortion of fabricated components.
- Maintain process parameters and galvanizing quality records.

C. Quality Control & Customer Requirements

- Ensure galvanizing quality meets customer drawings, specifications and standards.
- Monitor zinc coating thickness using DFT gauges.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspection and testing.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints.
- Ensure proper traceability of raw materials and finished products.
- Reduce rejection, rework and customer complaints.

D. Manpower & Team Management

- Supervise production supervisors, shift in-charges, operators and contract workers.




- Allocate manpower based on production requirements.
- Monitor employee productivity and attendance.
- Conduct regular training on galvanizing processes, quality and safety.
- Maintain discipline and ensure effective coordination between departments.

E. Maintenance & Equipment Management

- Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of:
- Galvanizing kettle / zinc bath.
- Pickling tanks.
- Degreasing and flux tanks.
- Material handling cranes and hoists.
- Drying ovens.
- Fume extraction systems.
- Material handling equipment.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize machine downtime.
- Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.

F. Safety & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure strict implementation of factory safety procedures.
- Maintain PPE compliance for all galvanizing workers.
- Monitor chemical handling, acid storage and zinc bath safety.
- Ensure proper ventilation and fume extraction systems.
- Conduct safety inspections and toolbox meetings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Factory, Environmental and Pollution Control Board requirements.

G. Cost Control & Productivity

- Monitor zinc consumption per MT of fabricated materials.
- Control chemical consumption, power consumption and manpower costs.
- Minimize zinc wastage, dross formation and process losses.
- Improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Perks

- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Galvanizing Operations Manager (Chennai)
🏢 YSM Impex
📍 Chennai