About this role
Responsibilities:
• To lead and manage the alumina brick production line, ensuring safe operations, consistent product quality, optimal productivity, cost control, and compliance with Calderys’ IMS, safety, and sustainability standards. • Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of basic refractory bricks (burnt and unburnt). • Achieve production targets as per monthly and annual plans with optimum utilization of manpower and equipment. • Monitor critical process parameters such as mixing, pressing pressure, tempering, firing curves, and kiln performance. • Ensure adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and control plans. • Ensure compliance with product specifications related to AP, bulk density, CCS, PLC, HMOR, oxidation resistance and dimensional tolerances. • Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, root cause analysis of defects, and CAPA • Drive reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints. • Enforce EHS standards, safety procedures, and statutory requirements on the shop floor. • Ensure compliance with IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and internal audits. • Lead, train, and motivate production supervisors, engineers, and operators. • Conduct skill gap analysis and on-the-job training for operators on alumina brick processes. • Support manpower planning, shift management, and performance reviews. • Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, R&D, SCM, and Planning teams for smooth operations. • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production reports, KPI dashboards, and MIS. • Support audits, customer visits, and technical discussions when required. Experience, Skills & Competencies:
• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering (Ceramic Diploma with strong experience may be considered) • 5-8 years of experience in refractory manufacturing • Minimum 5 years in Basic brick production • Hands-on experience with MgC and carbon-containing products • Strong knowledge of basic raw materials (fused/sintered MgO, graphite, resin, pitch) • Understanding refractory testing methods and quality standards • Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) and production reporting systems