Vice President/ Senior Vice President

MSP Steel; Raigarh; On-site; INR 15,000,000 - 21,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Steel is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to steer operations across Pellet Plant, DRI, SMS, Rolling Mills, CPP, and Utilities. The role focuses on operational excellence, safety, productivity, cost competitiveness, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate should have 18–25 years in large-scale steel manufacturing with strong leadership and business acumen to drive EBITDA growth and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• 18–25 years in integrated steel manufacturing with large-scale operations leadership.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering plus MBA/PGDM in Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations across Pellet Plant, DRI, SMS, Rolling Mills, CPP, and Utilities.
• Drive Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HR to align priorities with business goals.

Skills

Integrated steel

Ops excellence

Cost optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Energy management

Industry 4.0

Capex planning

Financial acumen

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical + MBA/PGDM in Operations

Job description

PURPOSE

To provide strategic and operational leadership across MSP Steel & Power Limited's integrated steel manufacturing operations, encompassing Pellet Plant, Sponge Iron (DRI), Steel Melting Shop (SMS), Rolling Mills, Captive Power Plant (CPP), and Utilities. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, cost competitiveness, safety, quality, productivity, sustainability, digital transformation, and organizational capability while creating a strong leadership pipeline for future business growth and COO succession.

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead end-to-end operations across Pellet Plant, DRI, SMS, Rolling Mills, CPP, and Utilities to achieve operational excellence, business continuity, and sustainable growth.
• Deliver production, productivity, quality, yield, and capacity utilization targets through effective planning, execution, and process optimization.
• Drive Operational Excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
• Optimize manufacturing costs, including raw materials, energy, maintenance, and conversion costs, to improve profitability and EBITDA.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability (SHES) standards, statutory regulations, and industry best practices while promoting a zero-harm culture.
• Lead Industry 4.0, automation, digital transformation, and data-driven manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance and decision-making.
• Manage Greenfield and Brownfield expansion projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and targeted returns on investment.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and HR functions to align operational priorities with business objectives.
• Build high-performing teams through leadership development, succession planning, capability building, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive business performance through strong techno-commercial acumen, financial discipline, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making.

3. SKILLS s KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering plus MBA/PGDM in Operations

Relevant Experience

• 18–25 years in integrated steel manufacturing with large-scale operations leadership experience.

Remuneration

• As per the industry standard

4. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Technical / Functional

• Integrated Steel Manufacturing Expertise
• Operational Excellence & Productivity Improvement
• Cost Optimization & EBITDA Management
• Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma
• Energy & Utility Management
• Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation
• Capex Planning & Project Management
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Behavioral

• Strategic Thinking
• Visionary Leadership
• Results Orientation
• Ownership & Accountability
• Change Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Building & People Development
• Integrity & Safety-First Mindset