Plant Head - Rolling Mill & SMS

Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Plant Operations
Lead  Steel Melting Shop (SMS), Furnace & Rolling Mill operations
Deliver consistent production exceeding  36,000 MT/month
Ensure smooth conversion from  scrap/sponge iron to finished TMT bars

2. Technical & Process Excellence
Drive performance of:
Induction furnaces (uptime, fuel efficiency)
Rolling mill productivity & yield
Implement  TPM, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvements
Ensure  first-time-right quality and process stability

3. Financial & Cost Control (P&L Ownership)
Own plant-level  manufacturing P&L
Drive reduction in:
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Rejections, rework, wastage
Optimize energy, fuel, and consumables

4. Capacity Expansion & Projects
Lead  debottlenecking initiatives
Execute expansion plans from  0.40 MTPA to 0.60 MTPA
Manage capex projects (~₹100–150 Cr) with timelines and ROI focus

5. Production Planning & Delivery
Align production with sales for  OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery
Ensure efficient inventory, dispatch, and logistics coordination

6. Maintenance & Reliability
Ensure  99%+ uptime  of furnace and rolling mill
Implement preventive & predictive maintenance systems

7. Quality & Compliance
Maintain BIS and internal quality standards for TMT bars
Ensure compliance with:
Factory Act
Pollution Control norms
Safety standards

8. Team Leadership
Lead  200+ on-roll employees + 1000+ contract workforce
Build strong  people culture, accountability, and performance mindset
Drive training on TPM, TQM, Quality Circles, etc.

9. Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with:
Internal teams (Production, Quality, HR, Finance, Logistics)
External stakeholders (PCB, auditors, contractors, customers)

Candidate Profile

Experience:

20+ years  in steel/TMT manufacturing
Minimum  5+ years as Plant Head
Must have handled  36,000+ tons/month production
Strong exposure to  Rolling Mill + Furnace (SMS)  operations

Education:

BE/B.Tech – Mechanical / Metallurgical (preferred)

Key

Skills:

Strong technical expertise in TMT Rolling Mill, Steel Melting Shop (SMS), and Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) operations and maintenance.
Should possess comprehensive knowledge of SMS operations, CCM operations, TMT manufacturing processes, and maintenance management of the entire steel plant.
P&L management and cost optimization
Manufacturing excellence (TPM, TQM, Lean)
Leadership & team management
Strong problem-solving and decision-making