General Manager - Operations Pellet Plant

Fortune Hr Solutions; Sanduru; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 6 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fortune HR Solutions seeks a General Manager - Operations Pellet 2.0 for a reputed iron ore pellet plant in Sandur, Karnataka. Base location is Sandur with 15–20+ years in pelletization, steel, or mineral processing to drive plant performance.

Role emphasizes safety, quality, process optimization and cost control, with extensive leadership of cross‑functional teams and ramp‑up phases to achieve production targets.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pellet plant operations and processes.
• Understanding of raw material preparation, grinding, filtration, balling, induration and pellet handling.
• Knowledge of process control and plant optimization.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability and maintenance coordination.
• Knowledge of quality control and pellet chemistry/specifications.
• Strong understanding of EHS and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of operational cost management and productivity improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Pellet 2.0 plant.
• Ensure achievement of planned production, productivity and operational targets.
• Develop and implement operating plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor plant performance through key operational parameters and KPIs.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant capacity, equipment and resources.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, process, projects, commercial, HR and other functions for smooth plant operations.
• Ensure operational readiness and stabilization of the plant during ramp-up and commissioning stages.

Connaissances

pellet plant ops

process optimization

safety & EHS

maintenance coordination

quality control

cost reduction

team management

Formation

B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Mining

Postgraduate in Operations/Management

Description du poste

Warm Greetings from Fortune HR Solutions!!

We have the following opening for our client, a reputed iron ore mining steel manufacturing company with its corporate office in Hospet, requires for its pellet plant in Sandur, Karnataka location.

Job Description:

General Manager - Operations Pellet 2.0

Base Location: Sandur

Experience:

• 15 - 20+ years of relevant experience in iron ore pelletization / steel / mineral processing / heavy process industries.
• Significant experience in managing large-scale pellet plant operations.
• Experience in plant commissioning, stabilization, ramp-up and operational optimization will be preferred.
• Should have strong experience in managing production, process, maintenance coordination, safety, quality and manpower.

Age: 35 -50 Years

Qualification

• B.E./ B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Mineral Processing / related engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations / Management will be an added advantage.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pellet plant operations and processes.
• Good understanding of raw material preparation, grinding, filtration, balling, induration and pellet handling.
• Knowledge of process control and plant optimization.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability and maintenance coordination.
• Knowledge of quality control and pellet chemistry/specifications.
• Strong understanding of EHS and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of operational cost management and productivity improvement.

Roles & Responsibility

1. Overall Plant Operations

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Pellet 2.0 plant.
• Ensure achievement of planned production, productivity and operational targets.
• Develop and implement operating plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor plant performance through key operational parameters and KPIs.
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant capacity, equipment and resources.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, process, projects, commercial, HR and other functions for smooth plant operations.
• Ensure operational readiness and stabilization of the plant during ramp-up and commissioning stages, wherever applicable.

2. Production & Process Optimization

• Ensure production of pellets as per approved production plans and customer requirements.
• Monitor process parameters and identify opportunities for improvement in productivity and recovery.
• Optimize consumption of raw materials, fuel, power and other process inputs.
• Drive initiatives for reduction in specific energy and material consumption.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and operational losses.
• Implement best operating practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure effective utilization of production equipment and minimize downtime.

3. Quality Management

• Ensure consistent production of pellets meeting defined quality specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality/Process teams for maintaining product quality.
• Monitor quality parameters and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Drive process improvements to reduce quality variations, rejection and reprocessing.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

4. Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across the plant.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS policies, statutory requirements and applicable environmental regulations.
• Drive implementation of safety procedures, work permits, risk assessments and safe operating practices.
• Ensure timely investigation and closure of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Promote zero-accident and zero-harm objectives.
• Ensure compliance with pollution control, environmental and other statutory requirements applicable to the plant.

5. Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Coordinate closely with Maintenance to ensure high equipment availability and reliability.
• Review preventive and predictive maintenance plans and ensure timely execution.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and drive root-cause analysis.
• Reduce breakdowns, downtime and maintenance-related production losses.
• Ensure availability of critical spares and resources required for uninterrupted operations.

6. Cost & Productivity Management

• Drive initiatives for operational cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure effective cost control.
• Optimize consumption of power, fuel, raw materials, consumables and manpower.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
• Monitor key cost and productivity indicators against approved budgets.

7. Manpower & Team Management

• Plan manpower requirements in line with production and operational needs.
• Ensure optimum deployment of employees across shifts and operational areas.
• Build a competent and performance-oriented operations team.
• Develop and mentor plant leadership and operational teams.
• Identify training and capability-building requirements.
• Promote discipline, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and other operational excellence initiatives, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities for improving throughput, yield, productivity and equipment efficiency.
• Encourage data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and other improvement initiatives.
• Benchmark plant performance against industry best practices.

9. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Business Head, Corporate functions and other plant departments for achievement of business objectives.
• Work closely with Raw Material, Logistics, Commercial and Sales teams to ensure uninterrupted operations and dispatches.
• Liaise with statutory authorities, consultants, vendors and other external stakeholders whenever required.
• Maintain effective coordination with project and engineering teams for operational requirements and plant modifications.

10. MIS & Management Reporting

• Review daily, weekly and monthly operational performance.
• Prepare and present management reports covering production, quality, safety, productivity, cost and equipment performance.
• Track operational KPIs and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on plant performance, key issues, risks and improvement initiatives.