Job description
<div><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Job Title: </strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sr Manager - Production – Copper Plant</span></div><div><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Location:</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Ringus, Sikar</span></div><div><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Department:</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Production</span></div><div><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reporting To:</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Plant Head</span></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Role Purpose</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To lead end-to-end production operations of the copper plant, ensuring optimal output, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Responsibilities</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Production Management</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Oversee complete plant operations including smelting, refining, casting, and downstream processes.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Optimize capacity utilization and reduce process losses.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process Optimization & Efficiency</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drive improvements in yield, recovery rates, and energy efficiency.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and cost reduction initiatives.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monitor KPIs like OEE, downtime, rejection rates, and throughput.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quality Control</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure adherence to product quality standards (copper purity, specifications, etc.).</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaborate with QA/QC teams to minimize defects and rejections.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintenance Coordination</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work closely with maintenance team to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimize breakdowns and ensure high equipment availability.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team Leadership</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lead and manage production teams including supervisors, engineers, and operators.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drive performance management, training, and workforce discipline.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety & Compliance</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure strict adherence to EHS norms, statutory compliance, and safety protocols.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Promote a zero-accident culture on the shop floor.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cost Management</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Control production costs including manpower, energy, consumables, and scrap.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Stakeholder Coordination</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaborate with SCM, procurement, quality, and sales teams for smooth operations.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ensure timely dispatches as per business requirements.</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Skills & Competencies</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong knowledge of copper manufacturing/recycling processes</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Production planning & control</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Data-driven decision making</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Leadership & team management</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Problem-solving & analytical thinking</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong understanding of EHS practices</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Qualifications</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">B.Tech / B.E. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MBA (Operations) – Preferred</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">18-25 years in metal/copper/aluminum manufacturing or recycling industry</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minimum 5+ years in leadership role handling plant production</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key KPIs</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Production target achievement (%)</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yield / recovery rate</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cost per ton</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rejection / defect rate</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safety metrics (LTIFR, incidents)</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Preferred Industry Background</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Copper / non-ferrous metals</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recycling industry</span></li><li style="margin-left: 1.5em; margin-left: 1.5em;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Metal processing plants</span></li></ul>