Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager Roll Shop, Guide Shop & Workshop

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Roll Shop Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and monitor all roll grinding, grooving, and inspection activities in alignment with the rolling program.
• Review and approve roll pass setup ensuring proper assembly for smooth mill operation.
• Track and analyze roll wear, groove performance, and surface quality to optimize roll life and reduce product rejection.
• Manage roll inventory and coordinate timely roll reconditioning and availability of backup rolls.
• Liaise with production and quality teams to address roll-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Control roll consumption costs and implement optimization measures.

2. Guide Shop Operations

• Supervise guide preparation, inspection, assembly, and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure correct alignment, lubrication, and cooling of guides to prevent defects in rolling.
• Monitor guide wear and failure modes; plan guide reconditioning or replacement activities.
• Manage guide inventory and coordinate procurement or in-house fabrication of spares.
• Lead initiatives to improve guide life and ensure reliability of rolling stands through proper setup.

3. Workshop Mechanical Maintenance Management

• Oversee machining, fabrication, and repair works for WRM components in the mechanical workshop.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of workshop machines such as lathes, milling, drilling, balancing, and welding equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for roll shop, guide shop, and workshop equipment.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to resolve breakdowns and enhance reliability.
• Analyze maintenance logs and breakdown reports to drive continuous improvement.

4. Process Optimization & Performance Improvement

• Analyze roll and guide life data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Implement initiatives to reduce downtime, enhance product quality, and improve tool performance.
• Drive cost reduction projects by improving material utilization, maintenance efficiency, and energy consumption.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as roll life, guide life, equipment uptime, and maintenance cost per ton.
• Collaborate with design and operations teams for improvements in roll pass design and tooling efficiency.

5. Safety, Quality Compliance

• Enforce safety standards for all operations within roll shop, guide shop, and workshop.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks to ensure zero-incident operations.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, TPM, ISO, and IATF standards in all areas under responsibility.
• Promote awareness of safety, housekeeping, and environmental protection among team members.
• Maintain thorough documentation for audits, incident reports, and compliance checks.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, guide, and train engineers, supervisors, and technicians for high-performance operations.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor team performance against set objectives.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams for seamless mill operations.
• Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Support management in manpower planning, skill development, and succession planning.

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering.

• Assistant Manager: 8 TO 12 years' experience in WRM Roll Shop, Guide Shop, or Workshop operations in an integrated steel plant of 0.5 MTPA capacity or higher.
• Deputy Manager: 12 TO 15 years of relevant experience, including team handling, process optimization, and cost management.