Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities :

1. Raw Material Quality Control

• Monitor and analyze the quality of limestone, laterite, iron ore, gypsum, fly ash, slag, and other raw materials.
• Ensure raw material quality conforms to prescribed specifications.
• Coordinate with mines and production departments regarding quality deviations.
• Maintain proper sampling and testing procedures.

2. Process Quality Monitoring

• Monitor quality parameters of raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement.
• Track key quality indicators such as:
• Lime Saturation Factor (LSF)
• Silica Modulus (SM)
• Alumina Modulus (AM)
• Free Lime (f-CaO)
• Residue and Fineness
• Recommend corrective actions for process deviations.
• Coordinate with CCR and production teams to maintain stable process conditions.

3. Laboratory Management

• Supervise chemical and physical testing activities in the laboratory.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment such as:
• XRF Analyzer
• XRD Analyzer
• Blaine Apparatus
• Compression Testing Machine
• Sieve Analysis Equipment
• Verify test accuracy and reliability.

4. Cement Quality Assurance

• Ensure cement products comply with applicable standards such as:
• IS 269 (OPC 33 Grade)
• IS 8112 (OPC 43 Grade)
• IS 12269 (OPC 53 Grade)
• IS 1489 (PPC)
• IS 455 (PSC)
• Monitor:
• Setting Time
• Soundness
• Compressive Strength
• Fineness
• Consistency
• Approve product release based on quality results.

5. Statistical Quality Control

• Analyze laboratory and process data using statistical tools.
• Identify quality trends and process variations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
• Support process optimization through data analysis.

6. Process Improvement and Cost Optimization

• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Optimize raw mix design and clinker quality.
• Reduce quality-related process losses and customer complaints.
• Support initiatives for fuel and power optimization while maintaining quality.

7. Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain laboratory records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal quality systems, and statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Prepare corrective and preventive action reports (CAPA).

8. Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise chemists, laboratory technicians, and trainees.
• Allocate work and monitor team performance.

Preferred candidate profile

Only from Cement Industry having experience of 7+ Years