Job Description




Responsibilities:

• To lead and manage the alumina brick production line, ensuring safe operations, consistent product quality, optimal productivity, cost control, and compliance with Calderys' IMS, safety, and sustainability standards.


• Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of basic refractory bricks (burnt and unburnt).


• Achieve production targets as per monthly and annual plans with optimum utilization of manpower and equipment.


• Monitor critical process parameters such as mixing, pressing pressure, tempering, firing curves, and kiln performance.


• Ensure adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and control plans.


• Ensure compliance with product specifications related to AP, bulk density, CCS, PLC, HMOR, oxidation resistance and dimensional tolerances.


• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, root cause analysis of defects, and CAPA


• Drive reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints.


• Enforce EHS standards, safety procedures, and statutory requirements on the shop floor.


• Ensure compliance with IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and internal audits.


• Lead, train, and motivate production supervisors, engineers, and operators.


• Conduct skill gap analysis and on-the-job training for operators on alumina brick processes.


• Support manpower planning, shift management, and performance reviews.


• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, R&D, SCM, and Planning teams for smooth operations.


• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production reports, KPI dashboards, and MIS.


• Support audits, customer visits, and technical discussions when required.

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering (Ceramic Diploma with strong experience may be considered)


• 5-8 years of experience in refractory manufacturing


• Minimum 5 years in Basic brick production


• Hands-on experience with MgC and carbon-containing products


• Strong knowledge of basic raw materials (fused/sintered MgO, graphite, resin, pitch)


• Understanding refractory testing methods and quality standards


• Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) and production reporting systems