Sub Section Head - AOD - SMS - Process - Steel

1. Production Management

• Plan, monitor, and control daily melting operations to meet production targets.

• Ensure optimal use of furnaces (EAF/IF), ladle refining, and casting operations.

• Minimize production downtime and enhance throughput.

2. Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to steel grade chemistry and mechanical property specifications.

• Collaborate with the quality department for metallurgical control and defect analysis.

• Implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce rework and rejection.

3. Operational Efficiency

• Monitor process parameters and ensure energy-efficient operation.

• Drive process optimization and cost reduction through lean practices.

• Implement KPIs (yield, power consumption, tap-to-tap time, etc.).

4. Maintenance & Asset Management

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure high equipment availability.

• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance schedules are followed.

• Participate in root cause analysis of breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

5. Team Management

• Lead and manage shift engineers, supervisors, and shop floor workforce.

• Ensure effective training and development of team members.

• Foster a culture of accountability, discipline, and performance.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure zero-incident operations.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and statutory regulations.

• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness drills.

7. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly production reports to management.

• Coordinate with raw material procurement, logistics, and other departments for smooth operations.

• Participate in strategic planning for capacity expansion and modernization.