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Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Lead, plan, and manage all operations related to Iron Making, including MBF, Sinter Plant, PCI, Crushing, and Raw Material Handling Systems. - Oversee material selection planning to optimize production. - Provide technical and operational support to Maintenance activities for Iron Making division (Electrical and Mechanical). - Ensure optimum quality hot metal production at the lowest cost while maximizing output. - Manage overall cost control and effective resource utilization to ensure quality, productivity, and profitability. - Drive technical innovations, modifications, and changes in Iron Making processes. - Lead and manage a team of managers and a large execution team. - Translate annual Blast Furnace production plans into material requirements and ensure optimal shop loading to meet production timelines. - Ensure availability of hot metal to NOF/BOF units as per requirements and timely Blast Furnace maintenance. - Achieve production targets by meeting delivery, quality, and profitability goals through optimum resource utilization. - Control and stabilize processes to attain rated capacity throughput and minimize operational delays. - Maximize plant and equipment availability by proactively identifying and resolving obstructions and breakdowns. - Identify bottlenecks, propose debottlenecking and plant improvement schemes, obtain approvals, and implement solutions. - Create infrastructure and streamline process flow to support higher production. - Implement corrective and preventive actions related to material non-conformity. - Coordinate with Electrical and Mechanical departments for planned maintenance activities. - Plan and budget departmental activities, allocate funds, and guide cost reduction initiatives. - Drive inventory management and cost control focusing on raw materials, spares, production cost reduction, energy conservation, and procurement efficiency. - Coordinate with procurement to reduce costs and delivery timelines. - Drive Quality Assurance practices to ensure consistent product quality. - Ensure compliance with SOPs, manuals, and work instructions; foster a disciplined, healthy, and safe working environment. - Oversee the implementation of Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, and OHSAS standards. - Lead organizational development initiatives such as capability building, succession planning, and talent management. MIS and Reporting: - Review and verify reports generated by the team. - Analyze reports and present findings to top management through presentations. - Update management on plant activities and issues. - Conduct daily team meetings to discuss agendas. - Benchmark performance against process parameters and operational costs. Team Management & Safety Compliance: - Collaborate with the Safety team to ensure a safe working environment and zero accidents. - Engage and plan manpower allocation effectively; recommend hiring or reduction as needed. - Set ambitious targets for the team and monitor performance regularly. - Identify and coordinate employee training needs with HR. - Delegate tasks, coordinate activities, and ensure timely issue resolution. - Foster a positive and disciplined work environment. - Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to team members.