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About this role
The SMS (Steel Melting Shop) Head is a senior-level role in steel manufacturing, responsible for end-to-end production operations, including electric arc furnaces (EAF), Induction Furnaces, Ladle Refining Furnaces (LRF), and Continuous Casting Machines (CCM). They ensure production targets, quality, cost-efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management: Lead daily operations of the SMS, including charging, melting, and casting, to meet or exceed production targets.
Process Optimization: Drive efficiency in energy consumption, raw material charge-mix, and yield improvement.
Quality Assurance: Ensure chemical consistency and temperature control, maintaining high-quality standards (alloy/stainless steel).
Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict safety protocols, environmental regulations, and plant hygiene.
Team Leadership: Lead engineers, technicians, and operators; provide training, scheduling, and performance management.
Maintenance & Cost Control: Coordinate with maintenance for breakdown reduction and control cost per ton.
Required skills
Experience: 5-8 years in steel melting (EAF/Induction Furnace). Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Metallurgy or Engineering. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SMS operations, LRF, and CCM technology. Leadership: Strong team management and operational leadership experience. Skills: Cost optimization, raw material sourcing, Process Improvement (Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM).
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4.8 L–6 Lper year
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Sign in Create candidate account ← Back to all jobsExperience5–8 yrs
Work modeOn-site
LocationRAIPUR
QualificationDiploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Graduate with relevant procurement experience may also be considered., DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL
TAT15 days
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