General Manager

Mahalakshmi Profiles; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahalakshmi Profiles in Hyderabad seeks a General Manager / Head Steel Melting Shop (SMS) to lead SMS operations, maintenance, manpower, productivity, quality, safety and cost-control activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Induction Furnace, CCM, EOT Cranes and SMS operations/maintenance, and will oversee cross-functional teams across the plant.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in steel melting shop / steel manufacturing
• Strong hands-on in Induction Furnace and CCM
• Experience leading large technical and operational teams

Responsibilities

• Lead SMS operations and maintenance; ensure availability and reliability of furnaces and CCM
• Plan preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities
• Drive safety, quality and cost-control across SMS
• Develop maintenance teams and conduct performance reviews
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Logistics and Maintenance
• Monitor production targets, energy use and process parameters
• Identify recurring issues and implement root-cause corrective actions
• Support project execution, erection and commissioning of SMS equipment

Skills

SMS Operations

Induction Furnace

CCM

EOT Crane

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

HT/LT Panels

MCC

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Breakdown Maintenance

Production Planning

Manpower Management

Cost Control

SAP / ERP

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Mechanical

Tools

SAP / ERP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

General Manager / Head Steel Melting Shop (SMS)

Location: Hyderabad / Telangana

Experience: 12 + Years Years

Industry: Iron & Steel / Metals / Manufacturing

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Mechanical

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced General Manager / Head Steel Melting Shop (SMS) to lead the complete SMS operations, maintenance, manpower, productivity, quality, safety and cost-control activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Induction Furnace, Continuous Casting Machine (CCM), EOT Cranes and SMS operations/maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall Steel Melting Shop (SMS) operations and maintenance.
• Manage Induction Furnace operations and ensure optimum production, productivity and yield.
• Manage Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) operations and maintenance.
• Plan and monitor preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of Induction Furnaces, CCM, EOT Cranes, MCC, HT/LT panels and utility equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Logistics and Maintenance departments.
• Monitor production targets, power consumption, electrode/refractory consumption and other key process parameters.
• Implement measures for reduction of power consumption and overall production cost.
• Lead and develop operational, electrical and mechanical maintenance teams.
• Conduct daily/monthly performance reviews and prepare MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance records and performance data.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Support project execution, erection and commissioning of SMS equipment wherever required.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, training and shift management.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity enhancement and cost optimization.

Required Technical Skills

• Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
• Induction Furnace
• Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
• EOT Crane
• Electrical Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• HT/LT Panels
• MCC
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Steel Plant Operations
• Production Planning
• Manpower Management
• Cost Control
• SAP / ERP

Candidate Profile

• 12 + years of relevant experience in steel melting shop / steel manufacturing / induction furnace-based steel plant.
• Strong experience in Induction Furnace and CCM.
• Experience in handling large technical and operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of SMS production and maintenance processes.
• Candidates from Steel / Metals / Foundry / Induction Furnace-based manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.