General Manager - Steel Plant

General Manager - Steel Plant

Location:  Jamshedpur. Raipur, Durgapur and Bhubaneshwar

Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Industry: Steel / Metals / Manufacturing

Experience: 20+ years in the steel industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Production

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all operational aspects of the steel plant with a focus on production efficiency, quality, safety, cost control, and strategic growth. The COO will drive operational excellence, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and foster a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Provide leadership across manufacturing, engineering, quality control, supply chain, and maintenance functions.

- Participate in long-term strategic planning with the executive team.

Plant Operations

- Ensure the steel plant runs efficiently, safely, and profitably.

- Oversee day-to-day operations including melting, rolling, finishing, and dispatch.

- Monitor KPIs to assess plant performance and identify improvement areas.

Production & Quality

- Ensure production targets are met within budget and quality standards.

- Drive implementation of modern manufacturing practices such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma.

- Reduce wastage and improve process reliability.

People Management

- Build and mentor a strong operations leadership team.

- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Handle union matters (if applicable) and ensure healthy IR climate.

Compliance & Safety

- Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (pollution control, labor, factory laws, etc.).

- Promote a strong EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) culture.

Cost & Efficiency

- Optimize costs across operations energy, raw material, manpower.

- Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reduce downtime.

Technology & Innovation

- Evaluate and adopt new technologies to modernize the plant.

- Lead digital transformation initiatives in operations.

External Coordination

- Coordinate with vendors, government bodies, industry associations.

- Support business development in terms of capacity enhancement or new product lines.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Proven experience in managing large integrated or mini steel plants.

- Strong understanding of steel manufacturing processes (BOF, EAF, Hot rolling mills, etc.).

- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

- Experience in driving operational excellence and organizational transformation.

- Exposure to P&L responsibility and strategic planning.

Compensation:

Commensurate with industry standards and experience. Includes performance-based incentives.

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