Rolling Mill Lab Senior Chemist Steel Industry/TMT Bar

Responsibilities Quality Control & Quality Assurance for SMS & RM:

Quality Assurance & QMS Implementation

• Developed and implemented a robust Quality Management System (QMS) for SMS & Rolling Mill operations.
• Ensured compliance with IS:1786, IS:2830, ASTM A615, BS 4449, ISO 9001:2015, BIS, and SASO standards.
• Managed NABL lab coordination and documentation as per testing protocols.
• Conducted internal audits, inspections, and corrective/preventive actions to uphold quality standards.

Quality Control Procedures

• Established control plans and inspection mechanisms across melting, casting, and rolling operations.
• Maintained quality logs, performance KPIs, and deviation reports for continual improvement.
• Ensured TMT rebar properties align with IS:1786 (500D, 550D) for grades 8mm–40mm.

SMS & Rolling Mill Production Management

• Oversaw 20MT x 2 and 10 x2 crucible furnaces, billet hot charging (6 m; 100x100 to 130x130 mm).
• Supervised billet cutting, allocation, and inventory as per rolling schedules and quality grades.
• Managed a 24” roughing, 20” intermediate, and 16-stand continuous mill process.
• Ensured correct bar dimensioning and TMT characteristics post-quenching.

Data-Driven Improvements & Reporting

• Analyzed production and quality trends to reduce defects and wastage.
• Generated reports on billet utilization, inventory, and productivity.
• Conducted cost-reduction and waste-elimination projects.

Team Leadership & Shop Floor Excellence

• Trained QC personnel and operators on standards, SOPs, and improvement tools (5S, Six Sigma).
• Led shift planning, workload balancing, and manpower optimization.
• Administered shop floor operations with a focus on safety, discipline, and real-time troubleshooting.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Initiated quality and production circles for lean implementation.
• Conducted periodic safety audits, 5S reviews, and root cause analysis sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s or Master Degree (engineering, science) from a recognized university.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person