Lead - Melting Function

Job Requirements

• Responsible for leading the newly established Melting Function under QA, ensuring accuracy and accountability in gold input material melting before refining process.
• Oversee all operations related to receipt, weighing, melting, sampling, and assaying of various gold inputs including TEP, GEP, boutique recalls, scraps, and by-products.
• Coordinate with Assay Lab to ensure input gold quality and purity matches declared standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve traceability, process control, and loss accounting of input gold.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards including melting fume extraction and scrubber operations.
• Manage daily team operations, manpower planning (including agency staff) & shift rosters
• Act as the key liaison for all input quality disputes or variation analysis with assay lab and store teams.
• Lead MIS reporting for melting output, variation trends, and input gold loss tracking for management.
• Participate in CAPEX/OPEX planning related to melting infrastructure, manpower, and machinery.
• Lead the setup and day-to-day operations of the melting function
• Ensure accuracy in receipt, weighing, and sampling of all gold input materials
• Oversee melting and sampling activities across both shifts, managing L level & agency manpower
• Coordinate purity variation reporting and dispute handling with Stores & Assay Lab
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and purity control systems
• Develop daily/weekly/monthly MIS on gold inputs, outputs, and variations
• Drive loss monitoring initiatives and RCA for process deviations
• Liaise with refining team for timely and accurate input supply
• Conduct periodic audits of melting operations and update SOPs as needed
• Supervise melting operations and agency team performance
• Conduct sampling audits and coordinate with assay labs for result validation
• Drive 5S, safety, and quality initiatives across melting area
• Prepare monthly manpower, loss, and productivity reports for management
• Facilitate training of new manpower on melting and sampling best practices
• Raise and monitor indent for consumables and spare parts
• Review process gaps and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Conduct interface meetings with Assay Lab, Stores, and Supply Chain team for input purity issues

Work Experience

• B.E/B.Tech/Diploma in /Chemical/ Metallurgy/ Production Engineering or Bachelor Degree
• Age : 25–35 Years, Male Candidates
• 5 to 8 years of experience in gold jewellery manufacturing/refining/metallurgical operations
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong process ownership and accountability
• Attention to detail and adherence to SOPs
• Good interpersonal and team handling skills
• Ability to coordinate across departments and functions
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to work in a high-security, shift-based environment
• Knowledge of melting furnace operations, gold alloy behavior, and sample-taking techniques
• Familiarity with gold purity analysis methods (XRF, Fire Assay)
• Awareness of gold loss points and mitigation strategies
• Understanding of CAPEX/OPEX planning and process documentation
• Environmental norms related to gold melting (e.g., scrubber, fume extraction)
• Proficiency in Excel-based MIS or manufacturing ERP tools