JVP /Sr. JVP Production (Upto Kiln) Modern Insulators

16.0 - 25.0 years

15 - 22 Lacs

abu road

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Job Description JVP / Sr. JVP Production (Upto Kiln) Position Title: Joint Vice President / Sr. Joint Vice President Production (Upto Kiln) Department: Production & Operations Location: Abu Road Plant Reports To: VP- Production(upto Kiln) Role Purpose To lead and manage complete production operations up to kiln section covering Slip House, Pug Mill, Electric Dryer, Shaping, IED(Insulator Electric Dryer), Dryers, and Kiln. The role ensures smooth production flow, quality consistency, cost efficiency, and timely output to meet business requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Production Management (Upto Kiln) Plan, supervise, and control operations from Slip House to Kiln. Ensure right quality of slip, clay body preparation, and moisture control. Oversee Pug Mill, Electric Dryers, and shaping processes (turning, pressing, extrusion, etc.). Ensure efficient handling of IED and drying operations with minimum breakage and wastage. Coordinate loading and firing in kilns with optimal setting, cycle, and throughput. 2. Process & Quality Control Maintain strict process discipline to reduce defects (cracks, warpage, improper drying, etc.). Work with R&D and QC for body formulation, consistency in slip, and defect analysis. Drive process improvements through data analysis and industry best practices. 3. Production Planning & Coordination Align production schedules with demand and dispatch requirements. Optimize manpower, machines, and material usage. Coordinate with Post-Kiln, Quality, and Maintenance teams for smooth flow. 4. Cost & Productivity Optimization Ensure energy-efficient operation of dryers and kilns. Minimize wastages in slip house, shaping, and drying stages. Reduce production cost per unit while maintaining output and quality standards. 5. Equipment & Maintenance Support Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of slip house machinery, pug mills, dryers, and kilns. Work closely with maintenance for refractory lining, dryer performance, and kiln reliability. Evaluate and recommend new equipment/technology to enhance productivity. 6. People Leadership Lead and mentor a large team of engineers, supervisors, and shopfloor staff. Build skill development programs for kiln firing, shaping, slip preparation, and drying processes. Instill a culture of discipline, safety, accountability, and teamwork. 7. Safety, Compliance & Best Practices Ensure 100% adherence to safety norms in all sections up to kiln. Implement Lean, TPM, and 5S practices across production lines. Benchmark with best practices from top ceramic/insulator companies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Production plan adherence (%) First-pass yield and rejection rates Breakage percentage during drying & shaping Energy consumption per MT (dryer & kiln) Cost per unit reduction (%) Kiln utilization & uptime (%) Zero accident and safety compliance record Desired Candidate Profile Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Ceramic Engineering / Mechanical / Production Engineering. Experience: 1822 years in ceramic/insulator manufacturing with at least 710 years in senior leadership roles. Strong knowledge of slip preparation, shaping, IED, dryers, and kilns. Proven ability to lead large teams and handle end-to-end production. Expertise in process improvement, quality assurance, and cost control. Familiarity with modern manufacturing practices (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM).

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