Production Manager -Basic Brick

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.

Experience, 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 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