Senior Manager & AGM for Steel Manufacturing

JobItUs; Ranchi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Senior Manager/AGM in Ranchi, India, to lead production, maintenance, and quality departments in a steel company. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the steel industry, particularly in casting and rolling processes. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing maintenance, enforcing quality control standards, and optimizing processes for cost efficiency. Candidates should possess a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering and proficiency in SAP. A strong focus on safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the steel industry, specifically in casting, rolling, or maintenance.
• Strong team management, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and expertise in steelmaking process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift/plant-level operations and manage production targets.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance for equipment.
• Enforce quality standards and conduct root cause analysis.
• Lead shift teams and foster a safe work environment.
• Optimize production processes to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations.

Skills

Team management

Process improvement

Quality control standards

Technical knowledge of steelmaking

Analytical skills

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

A Senior Manager/AGM in a steel company (CCM, Rolling Mill, or Operations) leads production, maintenance, or quality departments, ensuring maximum efficiency, high product quality (billets/slabs/rolls), and safety compliance. They manage teams, monitor process parameters, minimize downtime, and drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Production/Operations: Oversee shift/plant-level operations (e.g., CCM or Rolling Mill), manage start-up/shutdown, and ensure production targets.
• Maintenance: Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance for mechanical/electrical equipment, ensuring high asset reliability and reducing breakdowns.
• Quality Control: Enforce quality standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of defects, and ensure product quality.
• Team Leadership: Lead shift teams, manage manpower deployment, conduct performance reviews, and foster a safe work environment.
• Process Improvement & Cost Control: Optimize production processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and manage refractory and consumable consumption.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulations, and maintain accurate production/maintenance reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Generally 15+ years of experience in the steel industry, specifically in casting, rolling, or maintenance.
• Education: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent.
• Leadership: Strong team management, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in SAP and expertise in steelmaking process equipment.