Sr. Manager / Manager -Area Incharge RMHS/HM/Scrap Yard/Gran-Shot SMS

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Role Objective:

To ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operation of RMHS, Hot Metal Handling, Scrap Yard management, and Gran-Shot processing by coordinating manpower, material flow, equipment utilization, and compliance with production, quality, and safety standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations across RMHS, Scrap Yard, HM Handling, and Gran-Shot areas.
  
• Ensure consistent supply of scrap, hot metal, and raw materials to SMS as per production demand.
  
• Coordinate unloading, stacking, segregation, processing, and feeding of materials.
  
• Monitor operation of conveyors, hoppers, feeders, cranes, loaders, and handling systems.
  
• Ensure safe handling of hot metal ladles, slag pots, scrap charging, and raw material movement.
  
• Execute and monitor scrap yard operations including sorting, sizing, baling, and charging control.
  
• Supervise Gran-Shot handling, storage, screening, and dispatch activities.
  
• Minimize material losses, ensure accurate accounting, and reduce handling delays.
  
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and automation departments for equipment reliability.
  
• Implement SOPs, safety standards, and statutory guidelines across the area.
  
• Monitor KPIs: material flow rate, equipment availability, manpower efficiency, and downtime.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of shift activities, logbooks, stock records, and movement entries.
  
• Drive cost optimization, waste reduction, and improvement initiatives.
  
• Adhere to ISO (9001, 14001, 45001 & 50001) & integrated management system requirements.
  
• Support environment, OH&S compliance, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
  
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment free from discrimination.
  

Competencies

• Operational Expertise:

  RMHS, scrap yard, hot metal logistics, and material flow systems.

• Equipment Knowledge:

  Conveyor systems, EOT cranes, payloaders, HMCs, stacking/reclaiming systems.

• Safety and Compliance:

  Hot metal safety, material handling norms, and LOTO procedures.

• Team Leadership:

  Shift handling, workforce deployment, contractor management.

• Documentation:

  Strong record-keeping for materials, stock, and shift reporting.

Key Skills

• Hands-on knowledge of logistics, yard management, and material movement planning.
  
• Ability to manage multiple sections simultaneously in high-pressure environments.
  
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP for material tracking – Preferable.
  
• Strong communication and coordination skills with SMS operations.
  
• Knowledge of process optimization and cost-saving techniques.
  

Abilities

• Quick decision-making in critical material shortage or equipment breakdown scenarios.
  
• Strong analytical approach to resolving flow bottlenecks.
  
• Ability to lead large multi-skilled teams (operators, crane crew, contractors).
  
• High focus on safety and compliance in risk-prone operational areas.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to production fluctuations and work round-the-clock conditions.
  

Knowledge

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production / Industrial Engineering.
  
• 8–15+ years’ hands-on experience in RMHS, scrap yard, or hot metal handling in integrated steel plants.
  
• Understanding of material logistics, raw material chemistry basics, and scrap processing methods.
  
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to material handling.
  
• Certifications: N/A (can be added if required)