Production Manager

Role & Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day pellet production at the Akaltara plant shift planning, output targets and manpower deployment
• Operate and supervise the complete line: raw material handling, chipping/grinding, drying, pelletising, cooling, screening and packing/loading
• Ensure pellet quality meets power-plant specs (GCV, moisture, ash, size, durability); coordinate daily lab testing and keep batch records
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance die/roller changes, hammer mill screens, dryer, conveyors, electricals; minimise breakdowns and downtime
• Manage raw material yard — receipt, weighment, moisture control, stacking and FIFO use of paddy straw and other biomass
• Monitor and reduce cost of production — power consumption per ton, fuel for dryer, spares, wastage
• Enforce safety, fire prevention (dust/dry biomass), housekeeping and statutory norms on the shop floor
• Supervise operators, helpers, electricians and fitters; training, attendance and discipline
• Coordinate with machinery vendor for AMC, spares and technical support
• Daily production, stock and downtime reporting to the General Manager/directors

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Diploma/B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical or Production Engineering
• 6–10 years in plant production, with at least 2–3 years in a biomass pellet/briquette plant, or in rice mill, feed mill, cement, sponge iron or similar process industry
• Hands-on knowledge of pellet mill, hammer mill, dryer and material-handling equipment preferred
• Strong on maintenance and troubleshooting — able to work with fitters and electricians directly
• Experience managing 30–50 shop-floor workers in a rural factory setting
• Willing to work in shifts and be based at Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa
• Working knowledge of Hindi essential

Perks and Benefits

• CTC: 6

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  8 LPA
• Mobile and medical insurance
• Opportunity to commission and set up a new plant from the start