Lab head

Position: Head of Department – Laboratory

Department: Lab

Reports To: Plant Head

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all foundry laboratory activities for SG casting.
• Supervise chemical, metallurgical, and sand testing.
• Ensure accurate spectrometer and metallurgical microscope analysis.
• Implement and maintain lab SOPs, testing schedules, and control plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Melting, and Quality departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and environmental norms.
• Analyze defects, perform root cause analysis, and take corrective/preventive actions.
• Train and develop lab chemists, metallurgists, and technicians.
• Maintain daily/monthly lab records, production correlation, and KPI reporting.
  

Quality & Safety

• Ensure chemical composition and microstructure meet customer and internal standards.
• Enforce safety practices (PPE, chemical handling, lab safety procedures).
• Conduct safety audits, training, and toolbox talks.
  

Cost & Efficiency

• Control lab consumables, chemicals, and equipment usage costs.
• Ensure minimal rework due to lab errors.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and process optimization.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, chemical composition, and sand testing.
• Defect analysis and root cause investigation.
• Leadership and team management.
• Data analysis, reporting, and documentation skills.
  

Qualification & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Metallurgy or related field.
• 8–15 years experience in foundry lab operations.
• Hands-on experience with spectrometer, microscope, and lab equipment.
• Automotive foundry experience preferred.
  

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: 30,000 to 50,000 per month (Negotiable, based on experience and skill)
• Benefits:
• Performance-based incentives
• Statutory benefits (PF, Mediclaim as applicable)
• Paid leave and holidays
• Training and skill development opportunities
  

Work Conditions

• Lab-based role with frequent shop-floor coordination.
• Shift flexibility as per production needs.
  

Interested candidate may apply on : hrm.aditya@yashind.com / WhatsApp No.9921544835