Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager Production

Calderys; Murwara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderys is seeking a seasoned Production Manager for our refractory operations in India. The role emphasizes SAP-PP based planning, BOM/Routing management, and strict adherence to IMS/ISO standards.

You will lead a skilled team to achieve daily targets while driving EHS compliance and cost control. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in refractory production, a B.Tech in a relevant field, and Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech in Ceramic/Chemical/MechanicalEngineering as relevant
• 10–15 years in refractory production/manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred
• Proficient in SAP-PP module operation and BOM/Routing management
• Strong knowledge of IMS/ISO standards and quality control processes

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise production of Monolithics and Ready shape products per dispatch plan
• Coordinate material requirements with PPC and stores to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Maintain SAP-based production orders, BOMs, routing, and costings
• Lead safety initiatives, 5S, S7 audits, and compliance with EHS policies
• Drive continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, OPEX) and dashboard implementation
• Monitor KPIs, vendor/contractor compliance, and energy cost controls

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Team Coordination

QA & Compliance

Education

B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PP

Job description

• Must ensure that all his team workers use all mandatory (Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle, Safety Shoes & High Visibility Jacket) and relevant work related PPE's before starting any activity
• Ensure daily Safety Toolbox Meeting at the beginning of shift in all lines/equipments
• Must ensure effective implementation & sustenance of all work permits, Company's cardinal rules & Take 5 in their respective sections & area .
• Must ensure the active participation in reporting, investigation, rectification / compliance of both corrective & preventive measures of all incidents, accidents & SOFI items.
• Must actively participate in all Company's Safety program / drives (S7, SCIT, EHS Peer Review Audit, 5S etc.) and drive its effective implementation and sustenance in their respective work areas & team .
• Must conduct monthly 5S & S7 audit.
• Must coach all his team members on Safe Behaviours & initiate disciplinary action on any safety rule violation as per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Must ensure that all his team workers use all mandatory (Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle, Safety Shoes & High Visibility Jacket) and relevant work related PPE's before starting any activity
• Ensure daily Safety Toolbox Meeting at the beginning of shift in all lines/equipments
• Must ensure effective implementation & sustenance of all work permits, Company's cardinal rules & Take 5 in their respective sections & area .
• Must ensure the active participation in reporting, investigation, rectification / compliance of both corrective & preventive measures of all incidents, accidents & SOFI items.
• Must actively participate in all Company's Safety program / drives (S7, SCIT, EHS Peer Review Audit, 5S etc.) and drive its effective implementation and sustenance in their respective work areas & team .
• Must conduct monthly 5S & S7 audit.
• Must coach all his team members on Safe Behaviours & initiate disciplinary action on any safety rule violation as per company policy.

EHS

• Must ensure that all his team workers use all mandatory (Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle, Safety Shoes & High Visibility Jacket) and relevant work related PPE's before starting any activity
• Ensure daily Safety Toolbox Meeting at the beginning of shift in all lines/equipments
• Must ensure effective implementation & sustenance of all work permits, Company's cardinal rules & Take 5 in their respective sections & area .
• Must ensure the active participation in reporting, investigation, rectification / compliance of both corrective & preventive measures of all incidents, accidents & SOFI items.
• Must actively participate in all Company's Safety program / drives (S7, SCIT, EHS Peer Review Audit, 5S etc.) and drive its effective implementation and sustenance in their respective work areas & team .
• Must conduct monthly 5S & S7 audit.
• Must coach all his team members on Safe Behaviours & initiate disciplinary action on any safety rule violation as per company policy.

Job Related

• Ensuring the timely production of Monolithics & Ready shape (Lance & PCPF shapes) Products as per dispatch / S&OP plan.
• Production Planning and provide Raw Material & other consumables requirements to the PPC Team.
• Mass balance of raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensuring smooth operation and process control of the equipment.
• Coordination with stores for other consumable material ( i.e.Packing, chemical, tools, safety item etc.)
• Conduction Job-specific trainings including SOP, HIRA etc.
• Meeting statutory and regulatory norms like factory inspection, stock taking audit, ISO audits etc.
• Meeting IMS standards in process and maintaining documentation.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement programs and Opex initiatives.
• Involvement in Day to Day activities of Crushing & Grinding circuit.
• Meeting all KPIs related to production.
• Interaction with internal & external stakeholders.
• Preparation and verifying all contractor bills related to production.
• Conducting vendor and customer visits as and when required.
• Contributing in relevant Capex projects meeting all deliverables.
• Contributing in Developmental jobs.

Detailed Job Description

• SAP –PP module operation.
• Making production order of all products.
• Creating and maintaining BOM & Routing of products in SAP.
• Running and maintaining standard cost of all WIP & FG products.
• Stock monitoring of Monolithics Line Finished Goods and raw materials.
• Cost control (raw material, labour, power, depreciation, packing cost etc) and cost analysis of products.
• Reports:
• Daily production data reporting of all production lines and variance analysis.
• Maintaining monthly reports pertaining to all production lines, weighment report etc
• Headcount reporting
• Monthly billing reconciliation of contractors.
• Maintaining all data of Power app.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly plant performance review reports.
• Quality Related:
• Follow QC instruction to ensure zero non conformity and customer claims.
• Visual checking of Product packing detail and analysis of batching report.
• Coordination with Quality team for smooth online / offline testing of Product.
• Random checking of green and fired blocks along with moulds of RDS items.
• Projects:
• New capex or Opex project execution as and when required.
• Execution of production trial and making report.
• Implementation of dashboard in shop floor.
• Developmental jobs & OPEX
• Implementation of OPEX action plans
• Sustenance of 5S
• KAIZEN initiatives and reporting.
• Quality circle activity for specific projects.
• Mentoring and executing siz sigma projects.
• Statutory compliance jobs
• Compliance/ Documentation of IMS and ISO 50001 system
• EHS/ 5S audit compliance
• EHS activities and compliance of audit findings
• Monthly audits (Internal & External), conducting HIRA and other risk assessments.
• Ensuring all EHS guidelines and protocols are followed.

Profile/Competencies

• Education - B. Tech- Ceramic Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering
• Background - Preferably worked before in Refractory Production unit Level of experience – 10-15 years minimum

Preferred Certification

• Six sigma green or black Belt, IMS and energy auditing.

Work Experience

• Earlier work experience in the Refractory Industry in production unit. Preference will be given to the candidates having experiences in manufacturing of Refractory products. Experience in operation & process controls of Calcination, drying, crushing and grinding operation and material handling equipment are desirable. Sound knowledge of SAP and Microsoft office is required.