General Manager - Steel Plant

General Manager - Steel Plant

Job responsibility:

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.

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

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