Plant Manager

Company Description

Gateway Green Resources is a Chennai-based tyre recycling company specializing in the shredding and pyrolysis of waste and scrap tyres using an advanced continuous process plant.

Our process recovers high-value outputs such as steel scrap, charred carbon black, and tyre pyrolysis oil, thereby supporting a more circular and sustainable materials economy.

Located in SIPCOT, Gummidipoondi, Chennai, our facility is built for high-efficiency, continuous processing of End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs).

Role Description

Plant Manager – Shredding Operations | KRP

Location

About the Role:

To manage and control the complete shredding line operations — from tyre intake to production of steel-free chips, ensuring high uptime, quality feedstock for pyrolysis, machine health, and safe working conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Control

• Manage daily tyre shredding activities (Primary Shredder → Rasper → Output)
• Monitor throughput (MT/day) and ensure continuity of operations
• Verify output material meets size and steel-removal specifications

2. Machine Monitoring & Maintenance

• Ensure regular blade inspections, changeovers, and belt tensioning
• Coordinate with in-house or external maintenance team for planned maintenance
• Maintain daily machine log sheets (vibrations, power load, runtime)

3. Manpower Planning

• Deploy operators and helpers in shifts with clear task assignments
• Ensure all staff follow start-up, shut-down, and emergency SOPs
• Provide on-the-job training to new operators

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure PPE compliance (ear protection, gloves, eye shields, safety boots)
• Conduct daily safety checks around moving parts, oil leaks, and trip points
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe behaviors immediately

5. Input Material Handling

• Supervise unloading and inspection of incoming tyres
• Ensure optimal feeding rate and prevent overloading of the shredder
• Coordinate with stores/inventory for tyre input logs

6. Output Quality & Coordination

• Ensure steel wires are separated and collected for scrap
• Maintain steel-free chip quality within spec for pyrolysis use
• Support Quality team in conducting random checks

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Submit daily production reports, downtime reasons, and shift summaries
• Maintain logbooks for maintenance, spare usage, and operator attendance
• Contribute to weekly performance review with Operations Head

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks and suggest layout, feeding, or equipment changes
• Work with management on blade life optimization or automation upgrades

Qualification:

• Essential

  : Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

• Preferred

  : Additional certification in Industrial Safety (e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH) or Lean Manufacturing

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial plant operations, preferably in tyre shredding, plastic recycling, heavy-duty crushing or any continues heavy-duty machine operations
• Hands-on exposure to maintenance practices, team leadership, and machine trouble-shooting 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical understanding of industrial shredders and raspers
• Ability to manage shift operations and resolve bottlenecks quickly
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills
• Safety-first mindset and leadership capability
• Familiarity with log keeping, MS Excel, and production reports