Advisor (Industries)

ABOUT PRADHAN INDUSTRIES
Pradhan Industries is a growing and future-focused graphite mining and beneficiation company headquartered in Rayagada, Odisha with Head Office at Bhubaneswar. Our operations span across four key locations: Lakshmipur, Bandhamandi, Bainibasa, and Birida (sister concern). We are expanding aggressively through brownfield upgrades and greenfield projects. We value operational excellence, sustainability, cost leadership, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Are you a seasoned industry veteran with decades of experience, a sharp understanding of plant and process realities, and the drive to support meaningful transformation in the mining and beneficiation sector? Do you have a passion for mentoring teams, spotting opportunities, and guiding strategy with technical wisdom?

Pradhan Industries is looking for an exceptional Advisor (Industries), a trusted strategic partner who can work closely with our leadership and plant teams to shape the future of our company. This is not just a consulting assignment. This is an opportunity to embed yourself in our core operations, influence real-time decisions, improve plant efficiency, guide new projects, and leave behind a robust framework for long-term growth.

You will serve as a vital link between Pradhan Industries and the broader industrial ecosystem. Whether it's benchmarking competitors, modernizing factory layouts, training junior engineers, or advising on cost optimization, your guidance will directly shape our journey of becoming a cluster-based graphite excellence hub in Eastern India.

If you believe in thinking big while solving local problems, in sustainable mining while ensuring profitability, and in being a mentor while staying grounded in the field, we welcome you to join us on this path.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A senior professional with minimum 25 years of experience in mineral processing, beneficiation, mining, or allied industrial sectors
• Retired GMs, Technical Advisors, or ex-Plant Heads with strong hands-on knowledge of plant operations and technology upgrades
• Individuals who can think strategically, guide operations tactically, and advise teams practically
• Must be ethical, proactive, disciplined, fluent in English and Odia, and ready to travel to sites frequently
• Preferably from Odisha or those with a deep interest in long-term industry contribution and mentoring

KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

To serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor to Pradhan Industries management, supporting the company in its production goals, modernization projects, new plant commissioning, cross-site integration, risk control, ESG targets, and employee development programs.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Industry Linkage and Strategic Advisory

• Act as a bridge between Pradhan Industries and the broader industry network
• Provide practical and timely advice on industry trends, competitor actions, and process benchmarks
• Share learnings from other plants, technologies, and case studies to support decision-making

Company Understanding and Goal Setting

• Understand the company’s current production processes, products, capacities, and systems
• Guide in defining short-term and long-term goals aligned with industry movements
• Help set a unified company vision across departments

Planning for Growth and Market Strategy

• Support the creation of 3-year and 5-year business growth plans
• Help identify new market segments, business opportunities, and diversification areas
• Advise on which product lines to continue or modify, and when to exit unviable areas
• Guide in market entry plans and business model improvements

Market and Competitor Intelligence

• Regularly track industry developments, pricing, and product trends
• Analyse and report competitor moves and guide in building competitive advantages
• Share actionable suggestions to improve pricing, product quality, or efficiency

Reviewing Performance and Setting KPIs

• Design and implement performance metrics (KPIs) for production, sales, dispatch, and cost
• Review monthly and annual performance data to highlight areas of concern
• Prepare structured reports to monitor progress and compare with industry benchmarks

Technology and Process Improvement

• Suggest new machinery, automation tools, software, and layout changes
• Conduct or supervise machine trials and guide safe adoption
• Help train staff on technical upgrades and operating procedures
• Track industrial innovation trends and recommend cost-saving tools or upgrades

Risk Management

• Identify weak links in the supply chain, utility availability, and raw material pricing
• Suggest backup plans, safety procedures, and mitigation measures
• Review safety systems and compliance with industrial and statutory norms
• Assess legal and insurance cover for risk control

Cost Efficiency and Operational Excellence

• Suggest ways to reduce waste, improve plant layout, and optimize man-machine balance
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for faster and leaner output
• Guide in better material handling, store layout, logistics, and internal transportation
• Assist in designing systems for energy, fuel, and resource efficiency

Collaboration Across Teams

• Work closely with plant heads, quality teams, production and engineering staff
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts through practical and unbiased advice
• Promote alignment between planning, production, dispatch, and procurement

Employee Development and Training Support

• Build training calendars for new machines, processes, and SOPs
• Conduct direct sessions and mentor junior engineers
• Guide managers on people handling, team building, and responsibility delegation
• Share industry articles, reports, and success stories for internal learning

Special Assignments and Value Additions

• Represent Pradhan Industries at trade fairs, industry expos, and association meetings
• Help close large orders, meet critical customers, and explain technical offerings
• Speak to government officials or institutions on behalf of the company when required
• Help prepare brochures, plant walkthrough plans, technical bids, and vendor evaluation sheets
• Support in recruiting engineers, supervisors, and consultants for project or permanent roles

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly advisory notes to management
• Summarize key industry developments in easy-to-understand formats
• Report directly to the Managing Partner or CEO for major suggestions
• Maintain a logbook of all observations, plant visits, inputs given, and actions taken

Support in Project Execution and Expansion

• Guide layout design, machine setup, resource planning, and civil coordination in all greenfield and brownfield projects
• Monitor project timelines and flag possible risks or delays
• Provide on-ground verification of contractor quality, utility arrangements, and inter-departmental coordination

Cluster Development and Resource Optimization

• Propose models for sharing utilities like water recycling units, tailing recovery, solar lighting, and vehicle pools
• Guide in building a cluster-based industrial ecosystem across Bandhamandi, Lakshmipur, Bainibasa, and Birida

Compliance, Audit, and Register Maintenance

• Help ensure readiness for DGMS, IBM, Pollution Control, Labour, and other inspections
• Review and suggest improvements in SOPs, checklists, fuel logs, stock registers, and daily reports

Sustainability and ESG Integration

• Advise on solar installation, effluent reuse, scrap utilization, and zero-waste initiatives
• Support documentation for ISO, ESG, and other certifications
• Prepare simple impact reports on social and environmental work done

Culture, Discipline, and Leadership Guidance

• Encourage discipline, attendance, documentation, and ownership among plant staff
• Motivate junior engineers to grow into leadership roles
• Set an example in punctuality, communication, and ethical behavior
• Be the channel of field-level truth and feedback to top management

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Managing Partner and Management Representative
• Coordinates with: Project Heads, Project Managers, Sector Head, Vertical Heads, Consultants, Department Heads, Plant Heads, Mining Team, Plant Team, and Commercial Team
• Mode of Engagement: Physical site visits, weekly progress reporting, and regular advisory discussions (both virtual and in-person)
• Primary Working Location: Bhubaneswar
• Monthly Deputation: Rayagada (including periodic field visits to Lakshmipur, Bandhamandi, Bainibasa, and Birida units)
• Support Provided: Full cooperation and logistical support from all departments and site staff as per advisory requirements

Benefits and Logistics

• Guest House accommodation will be provided at Rayagada
• Local conveyance and site travel expenses covered as per actuals
• Flexible working style with high autonomy and decision support
• Opportunity to lead real transformation in a growing company

Application Process

To apply, send your updated CV and a brief note on why you are suitable for this position to:
Mail: info@pradhanindustries.com
Whatsapp: +91-70778-05666

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person