Production Line Manager - Tap Hole Clay

HWI Bhubaneswar, India

Posted 4 months ago Permanent Competitive

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Responsibilities:

To lead and manage the Tap Hole Clay (THC) production line, ensuring consistent product quality, safe operations, cost efficiency, and compliance with Calderys' IMS, safety, and sustainability standards while meeting customer-specific performance requirements
Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of Tap Hole Clay.
Manage processes including raw material handling, batching, mixing/kneading, extrusion or briquetting, aging, packing, and dispatch.
Control critical process parameters such as plasticity, rheology, grain size distribution, carbon/resin/pitch content, mixing time, and temperature control.
Ensure strict adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and process control plans.
Coordinate with QA/QC for testing, defect analysis, and implementation of CAPA.
Drive reduction in batch variation, customer complaints, and field performance issues.
Ensure safe handling and storage of resins, pitch, oils, and carbonaceous materials.
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.

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 Tap Hole Clay production
Strong knowledge of Tap Hole Clay Production
Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) and production reporting systems

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Job ID 300001635438213

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