Job Description

Job Title: Plant Head - CRGO Steel Manufacturing

Location: Vadodar Reporting To: Managing Director
Experience: 15+ years in steel manufacturing, preferably in CRGO/CRNGO or electrical steel industry

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Head to lead and manage end-to-end operations of our CRGO manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of grain-oriented electrical steel production, proven leadership abilities, and a strong background in plant operations, quality systems, safety, and lean manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily plant operations including production, quality control, maintenance, supply chain, and EHS. Ensure adherence to production schedules, yield targets, and delivery timelines. Implement KPIs and metrics for performance monitoring and continuous improvement. Process & Production Excellence: Lead the CRGO process line - including cold rolling, annealing, decarburization, coating, slitting, and testing. Ensure technical parameters and product quality meet international electrical steel standards (e.g., ASTM, IEC). Drive productivity and yield improvements while minimizing scrap. People & Team Management: Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, supervisors, and operators. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning. Lead workforce planning, training, and performance evaluations. Quality & Compliance: Ensure product quality meets customer and regulatory standards. Work closely with the QA/QC team on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.). Cost & Resource Optimization: Drive cost control measures, energy efficiency, and equipment uptime. Optimize raw material usage, especially silicon steel slabs, to ensure minimal wastage. Strategic Initiatives: Lead plant expansion, process automation, and digitization projects. Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams on new grades and product development.
Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 15+ years of experience in steel or electrical steel industry, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role in CRGO or CRNGO production. In-depth understanding of CRGO manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Industry 4.0 practices.
Preferred Experience:

Experience with laser-scribing, Hi-B or domain-refined grades. Global exposure in dealing with international customers or equipment vendors. Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?800,000.00 - ?1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person