Manager Production & Maintenance

Position: HOD – SMS (Steel Melting Shop)
Department: Steel Melting Shop (Production & Maintenance)
Location: YSPL
Plant Capacity: 6 Ton × 2 Furnaces + 12 Ton × 1 Furnace
Reporting to: Plant Head / Unit Head
Employment Type: Full Time – On Roll

Key Responsibilities:

· Overall in-charge of SMS operations and maintenance of 2 × 6 Ton and 1 × 12 Ton Induction Furnaces.

· Plan, organize, and control the entire SMS department to achieve daily, monthly, and annual production targets.

· Ensure smooth operation of furnaces, cranes, water cooling systems, ladle handling, casting, and related equipment.

· Optimize raw material consumption, power utilization, and furnace productivity.

· Maintain coordination between Production, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Quality, and Safety departments.

· Monitor furnace performance, tapping, slag control, lining life, and heat quality.

· Implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans in coordination with technical teams.

· Ensure proper manpower utilization and skill development of operators and technicians.

· Strictly enforce safety protocols and statutory compliance.

· Plan and execute shutdown activities and major repair/overhauling schedules.

· Prepare production and downtime reports, maintain MIS, and ensure adherence to production planning.

· Implement cost control, process improvements, and energy-saving initiatives.

· Lead and motivate the SMS team to meet performance and quality targets.

· Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Electrical / Production Engineering.

· Experience: Minimum 10–15 years in Steel Melting Shop (Induction Furnace) with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role as HOD / Sr. Manager.

· In-depth knowledge of 6 Ton and 12 Ton Induction Furnace operations.

· Strong knowledge of melting, tapping, slag management, lining practices, and ladle handling.

· Good leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

· Familiar with safety procedures, production planning, and statutory compliances.

· Induction Furnace Operation

· Production Planning & Control

· Melting & Tapping Management

· Team Handling & Leadership

· Furnace Productivity Optimization

· Root Cause Analysis

· Cost Control & Energy Saving

· Safety & Compliance Management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person