Head – Steel Slag Processing Business

Location:
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Employment: Full-time

Experience:
15+ years

About the Role
We are setting up a steel slag processing facility in Visakhapatnam to recover steel for sale to steel mills and foundries, and process slag for use in cement manufacturing and other approved industrial applications. We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and hands-on leader to take complete ownership of this initiative – from business planning and plant setup to commissioning, commercialisation and running a profitable business. This is an opportunity to build and lead a business from the ground up, with end-to-end responsibility for its technical, operational and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities
•Business Development: Develop the business plan, identify customers and markets, establish feedstock and offtake relationships, and drive pricing and commercial strategy. •Project Execution: Lead the greenfield plant setup, including technology selection, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and team building. •Regulatory Compliance: Obtain all necessary statutory, environmental, factory, fire, electrical and other operational approvals. •Plant Operations: Manage day-to-day operations, driving throughput, metal recovery, product quality, safety, cost efficiency and plant performance. •Sales & Logistics: Develop customers among steel mills,



foundries and cement companies; negotiate offtake agreements and manage inbound and outbound logistics. •Business Management: Own the overall P&L;, budgets, cash flows and profitability, and identify opportunities to improve and scale the business. Candidate Profile •15+ years of experience in steel plant operations, steel slag processing, metal recovery, scrap processing, cement, mining, minerals or allied heavy industries. •At least 5 years in a senior leadership role. •Hands-on experience in steel slag processing and metal recovery will be a significant advantage. •Proven track record of setting up, commissioning or expanding industrial processing facilities. •Strong understanding of processing technologies, plant operations, material handling and quality control. •Established relationships with steel mills, cement companies, OEMs and relevant regulatory authorities. •Robust commercial acumen, including sales, pricing, contract negotiations, cost management and P&L; ownership. •Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Mineral Engineering or a related discipline. MBA would be an advantage. •Entrepreneurial mindset, strong ownership and willingness to be hands-on at the plant. Preferred Background •Professionals from RINL, Harsco, FSNL, SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW or cement and mineral-processing companies. •Experience in steel slag processing, metal recovery or industrial by-product management.

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