Rolling Mill Head

Position :  Rolling Mill Head
Location :
Durgapur, West Bengal
Experience : 10-15 Years

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering preferred.

Job Purpose
To lead and manage the Rolling Mill operations by ensuring optimum production, maximizing yield, reducing power and consumable costs, maintaining product quality, ensuring safe working practices, minimizing equipment downtime, and achieving maximum mill utilization while meeting production targets.

Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates with  strong experience in managing large-scale steel rolling mill operations  with hands-on exposure to production, process optimization, and team management. Strong understanding of  rolling processes, Horizontal & Vertical Rolling Stands, Roll Pass Design, Roll Setting, Stand Alignment, Guide Adjustment, and Process Optimization is required .

Key

Roles & Responsibilities
1 .  Production Management
Plan and execute daily/weekly/monthly production schedules to achieve targets.
Monitor rolling parameters, optimize operations, and ensure smooth coordination with SMS, Maintenance, Quality, Dispatch, and Planning teams.
2. Yield Improvement
Monitor rolling yield, identify losses, and implement corrective actions.
Optimize billet utilization, reduce crop losses/wastage, and drive continuous improvement for better metal recovery.
3. Power Consumption Control
Monitor specific power consumption (kWh/MT) and implement energy-saving initiatives.
Improve equipment efficiency by coordinating with Electrical and Utility teams.
4. Store & Consumables Management
Monitor consumption of rolls, guides, bearings, lubricants, and other consumables.
Control inventory, reduce unnecessary usage, improve consumable life, and ensure critical spares availability.
5. Quality Management
Ensure products meet customer specifications and BIS/IS standards.
Reduce rejection and rework by monitoring dimensions, mechanical properties, surface quality, and coordinating with QA/QC teams.
6. Safety & Compliance
Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies.
Promote zero-accident culture through safety practices, toolbox talks, and compliance with statutory regulations.
7. Maintenance Coordination
Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and minimize equipment downtime.
Work with Mechanical and Electrical teams for quick breakdown recovery and improved equipment reliability.
8. Mill Utilization & Productivity
Maximize mill availability, reduce idle time and changeover losses.
Improve OEE through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Reporting & MIS
Prepare production reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
Track operational performance and recommend improvement plans to senior management.

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