Sr Manager

Job Title: Sr Manager - Production – Copper Plant Location: Ringus, Sikar Department: Production Reporting To: Plant Head Role Purpose To lead end-to-end production operations of the copper plant, ensuring optimal output, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Production Management Oversee complete plant operations including smelting, refining, casting, and downstream processes. Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets. Optimize capacity utilization and reduce process losses. Process Optimization & Efficiency Drive improvements in yield, recovery rates, and energy efficiency. Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and cost reduction initiatives. Monitor KPIs like OEE, downtime, rejection rates, and throughput. Quality Control Ensure adherence to product quality standards (copper purity, specifications, etc.). Collaborate with QA/QC teams to minimize defects and rejections. Maintenance Coordination Work closely with maintenance team to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance. Minimize breakdowns and ensure high equipment availability. Team Leadership Lead and manage production teams including supervisors, engineers, and operators. Drive performance management, training, and workforce discipline. Safety & Compliance Ensure strict adherence to EHS norms, statutory compliance, and safety protocols. Promote a zero-accident culture on the shop floor. Cost Management Control production costs including manpower, energy, consumables, and scrap. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives. Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with SCM, procurement, quality, and sales teams for smooth operations. Ensure timely dispatches as per business requirements. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of copper manufacturing/recycling processes Production planning & control Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Data-driven decision making Leadership & team management Problem-solving & analytical thinking Strong understanding of EHS practices Qualifications B.Tech / B.E. in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering MBA (Operations) – Preferred Experience 18-25 years in metal/copper/aluminum manufacturing or recycling industry Minimum 5+ years in leadership role handling plant production Key KPIs Production target achievement (%) Yield / recovery rate Cost per ton OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Rejection / defect rate Safety metrics (LTIFR, incidents) Preferred Industry Background Copper / non-ferrous metals Recycling industry Metal processing plants