General Manager

Role & responsibilities

General Manager / Head Steel Melting Shop (SMS)

Location: Hyderabad / Telangana

Experience: 12 + Years Years

Industry: Iron & Steel / Metals / Manufacturing

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Mechanical

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced General Manager / Head Steel Melting Shop (SMS) to lead the complete SMS operations, maintenance, manpower, productivity, quality, safety and cost-control activities.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Induction Furnace, Continuous Casting Machine (CCM), EOT Cranes and SMS operations/maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall Steel Melting Shop (SMS) operations and maintenance.
• Manage Induction Furnace operations and ensure optimum production, productivity and yield.
• Manage Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) operations and maintenance.
• Plan and monitor preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of Induction Furnaces, CCM, EOT Cranes, MCC, HT/LT panels and utility equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Logistics and Maintenance departments.
• Monitor production targets, power consumption, electrode/refractory consumption and other key process parameters.
• Implement measures for reduction of power consumption and overall production cost.
• Lead and develop operational, electrical and mechanical maintenance teams.
• Conduct daily/monthly performance reviews and prepare MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance records and performance data.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Support project execution, erection and commissioning of SMS equipment wherever required.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, training and shift management.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity enhancement and cost optimization.

Required Technical Skills

• Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
• Induction Furnace
• Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
• EOT Crane
• Electrical Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• HT/LT Panels
• MCC
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance
• Steel Plant Operations
• Production Planning
• Manpower Management
• Cost Control
• SAP / ERP

Candidate Profile

• 12 + years of relevant experience in steel melting shop / steel manufacturing / induction furnace-based steel plant.
• Strong experience in Induction Furnace and CCM.
• Experience in handling large technical and operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of SMS production and maintenance processes.
• Candidates from Steel / Metals / Foundry / Induction Furnace-based manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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