ROLE
– Oversee complete plant operations including smelting, refining, casting, and downstream processes.
– Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets.
– Optimize capacity utilization and reduce process losses.
– Drive improvements in yield, recovery rates, and energy efficiency.
– Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and cost reduction initiatives.
– Monitor KPIs like OEE, downtime, rejection rates, and throughput.
– Collaborate with QA/QC teams to minimize defects and rejections.
– Work closely with maintenance team to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance.
– Minimize breakdowns and ensure high equipment availability.
– Lead and manage production teams including supervisors, engineers, and operators.
– Drive performance management, training, and workforce discipline.
– Ensure strict adherence to EHS norms, statutory compliance, and safety protocols.
– Promote a zero-accident culture on the shop floor.
– Control production costs including manpower, energy, consumables, and scrap.
– Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
– Collaborate with SCM, procurement, quality, and sales teams for smooth operations.
– Ensure timely dispatches as per business requirements.

REQUIREMENTS
– Strong knowledge of copper manufacturing/recycling processes
– Production planning & control
– Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
– Data-driven decision making
– Leadership & team management
– Problem-solving & analytical thinking
– Strong understanding of EHS practices
– B.Tech / B.E. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
– 10–15 years in metal/copper/aluminum manufacturing or recycling industry
– Minimum 5+ years in leadership role handling plant production