Executive Assistant

Job Purpose:

To support top leadership in driving technical strategies, process improvements, business analysis, and decision-making support, while also managing day-to-day executive operations, cross-functional coordination, and confidential communications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Technical Planning

• Analyze production KPIs and suggest improvements in steel-making processes (IF, EAF, CCM, Rolling Mill & etc.)
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and benchmarking for new technologies or plant upgrades.
• Support digitization, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.
• Assist in preparing technical roadmaps aligned with long-term business goals.

2. Executive Support

• Act as the right hand to the ED for technical briefings, minutes, and strategic action points.
• Manage calendars, meetings, reviews, and plant visit schedules.
• Coordinate interdepartmental reviews and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Draft high-level communication, reports, presentations, and board notes.

3. Performance Monitoring & MIS

• Consolidate daily/weekly/monthly performance dashboards across operations.
• Provide decision support through detailed analytics on production, cost, energy usage, and yield efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend data-driven solutions.

4. Project Management

• Assist in planning and tracking of CAPEX projects (e.g., debottlenecking, new mill setup, energy optimization).
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and consultants.
• Monitor project timelines, budget adherence, and compliance.

5. Coordination with Cross-functional Teams

• Stockholding between internal departments like Quality, Production, Maintenance, Projects, Finance, HR & Others departments for aligned execution.
• Represent leadership in operational or vendor meetings when required.

6. Industry & Policy Tracking

• Monitor steel industry developments, raw material prices, government policies, and compliance regulations.
• Highlight key trends and their potential business impact.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes (IF-BOF, EAF, DRI, rolling, etc.)
• Analytical mindset with hands-on experience in data tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP preferred)
• Strategic thinking with project execution capability
• Strong communication (written + verbal), presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly

Educational Qualifications:

• B.Tech / B.E.

  in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Production / Electrical

• MBA / PGDM

  (preferred, especially in Operations or Strategy)

Experience:

• 12+ to 18 years in steel or heavy manufacturing industry
• Experience in plant technical roles, projects, or corporate strategy office preferred
• Exposure to working with CXO-level executives will be an added advantage

Desired Attributes:

• Self-starter with high accountability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to plant locations as needed

Regards

MSAF Pvt. Ltd..