Production Line Manager - Tap Hole Clay

Responsibilities:

• To lead and manage the Tap Hole Clay (THC) production line, ensuring consistent product quality, safe operations, cost efficiency, and compliance with Calderys’ IMS, safety, and sustainability standards while meeting customer-specific performance requirements
• Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of Tap Hole Clay.
• Manage processes including raw material handling, batching, mixing/kneading, extrusion or briquetting, aging, packing, and dispatch.
• Control critical process parameters such as plasticity, rheology, grain size distribution, carbon/resin/pitch content, mixing time, and temperature control.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and process control plans.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for testing, defect analysis, and implementation of CAPA.
• Drive reduction in batch variation, customer complaints, and field performance issues.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of resins, pitch, oils, and carbonaceous materials.
• 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.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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 Tap Hole Clay production
• Strong knowledge of Tap Hole Clay Production
• Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) and production reporting systems