plant head crgo

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Location: Vadodar

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Job Summary

Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:
• Oversee daily plant operations including production, quality control, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules, yield targets, and delivery timelines.
• Implement KPIs and metrics for performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Process & Production Excellence:
• Lead the CRGO process line – including cold rolling, annealing, decarburization, coating, slitting, and testing.
• Ensure technical parameters and product quality meet international electrical steel standards (e.g., ASTM, IEC).
• Drive productivity and yield improvements while minimizing scrap.
• People & Team Management:
• Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, supervisors, and operators.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Lead workforce planning, training, and performance evaluations.
• Quality & Compliance:
• Ensure product quality meets customer and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the QA/QC team on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Cost & Resource Optimization:
• Drive cost control measures, energy efficiency, and equipment uptime.
• Optimize raw material usage, especially silicon steel slabs, to ensure minimal wastage.
• Strategic Initiatives:
• Lead plant expansion, process automation, and digitization projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams on new grades and product development.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in steel or electrical steel industry, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role in CRGO or CRNGO production.
• In-depth understanding of CRGO manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Industry 4.0 practices.
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with laser-scribing, Hi-B or domain-refined grades.
• Global exposure in dealing with international customers or equipment vendors.
• Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP.