Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer – CGL Production

Position: Shift Engineer – CGL Production

Department: Production

Location: Gudur, Andhra Pradesh

Experience: 5–8 Years

Industry: Steel / Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer – CGL Production to manage and monitor production activities on a Continuous Galvanizing Line, ensuring smooth operations, production targets, quality standards, and safety compliance during the shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day CGL production operations during the assigned shift.
• Monitor line parameters, production output, quality, and process stability.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and raw materials.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Electrical, and other departments for smooth line operations.
• Monitor and control CGL process parameters including furnace, galvanizing pot, air knife, skin pass, tension leveler, recoiler, and related sections.
• Identify process deviations and take corrective actions to minimize downtime, rejection, and production losses.
• Ensure compliance with production plans and achieve shift-wise targets.
• Maintain shift production reports, downtime records, rejection reports, and other operational documentation.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Lead and guide operators and technicians working during the shift.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with maintenance teams for timely resolution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, quality, and line efficiency.

Candidate Profile:

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production / related engineering discipline.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience for Shift Incharges, 4-7 years for Shift Engineers in CGL / GI / Galvanizing / Steel Processing operations.
• Strong hands-on exposure to Continuous Galvanizing Line production operations.
• Experience in shift handling, manpower management, production planning, and process monitoring.
• Knowledge of CGL process parameters, troubleshooting, quality control, and safety practices.
• Candidates from steel manufacturing / CGL / GI / GL / color-coated steel industry will be preferred.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts and relocate to Gudur, Andhra Pradesh.