Senior Manager - Continuous Cast Copper Rod

Job Description

Job Description The Senior Manager CCR will be responsible for safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Continuous Cast Rod plant, covering copper rod production, process control, quality adherence, productivity improvement and shift coordination. The role will ensure achievement of production targets, process stability, equipment utilization, product quality, energy efficiency and operational discipline in line with business, safety and customer requirements. /n The incumbent is expected to bring strong hands-on understanding of CCR operations, copper rod casting and rolling process, furnace operation, casting wheel, rolling mill, cooling system, pickling / surface quality, process parameters, defect analysis, maintenance coordination and shop-floor governance to deliver consistent rod quality, higher plant availability and continuous improvement. /n A. CCR Production Operations & Target Delivery /n /nLead day-to-day CCR production operations to achieve planned copper rod output, quality and dispatch readiness./nEnsure smooth operation of shaft furnace / holding furnace, casting system, rolling mill, cooling, coiling and handling areas./nMonitor production plan versus actual performance, identify deviations and drive corrective actions with shift teams./nOptimize plant throughput, yield, availability and operating discipline while minimizing process interruptions and rework./nEnsure effective shift handover, daily production review, manpower deployment and shop-floor execution governance./n /n B. Safety, Compliance & Shop-Floor Discipline /n /nEnsure adherence to safety standards, SOPs, PTW requirements, LOTO, PPE compliance and safe operating practices in CCR operations./nDrive hazard identification, near-miss reporting, unsafe condition closure and safety engagement with operators and contract workforce./nMaintain operational discipline through checklist compliance, logbook accuracy, housekeeping, 5S and process control documentation./nEnsure statutory, environmental and quality system compliance applicable to CCR production operations./nBuild a safety-first operating culture across shifts through training, audits and visible shop-floor leadership./n /n C.ProcessControl, Quality & Defect Reduction /n /nMaintain critical process parameters for molten copper temperature, oxygen level, casting speed, rolling conditions, cooling and surface finish./nWork with quality, laboratory and process teams to ensure copper rod meets required specifications for diameter, conductivity, elongation, surface quality and coil condition./nAnalyze process deviations, rod breaks, surface defects, dimensional variation, cracks, scale formation and other quality issues./nDrive root-cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions for recurring process and quality failures./nSupport process trials, standard parameter setting and improvement projects for stable CCR operations./n /n D.EquipmentReliability, Maintenance Coordination & Utility Interface /n /nCoordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and utility teams for equipment health, breakdown analysis and preventive maintenance planning./nMonitor critical equipment including furnace, casting wheel, rolling stands, shear, coiler, cooling system, pumps, burners and material handling systems./nSupport planned shutdown execution, equipment readiness checks, start-up preparedness and post-maintenance trial stabilization./nIdentify reliability concerns impacting production, quality, energy consumption and safety performance./nEnsure timely closure of process-related maintenance observations and operational improvement actions./n /n E.ContinuousImprovement, Cost & Team Development /n /nDrive improvement initiatives for productivity, yield, energy efficiency, consumable consumption, downtime reduction and quality cost reduction./nUse production data, process trends, defect analysis and equipment performance inputs to identify improvement opportunities./nDevelop SOPs, OPLs, training modules and skill-building plans for operators, technicians and shift personnel./nSupport digitalization of production monitoring through dashboards, shift MIS, process analytics and automated reporting./nBuild a high-performance production team focused on safety, quality, reliability, accountability and continuous improvement./n /n Education and Experience Required /n /nB.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Production or Industrial Engineering./n1015 years of experience in copper rod / CCR operations, non-ferrous metals production, casting and rolling, process control, production planning or plant operations in large manufacturing setups./nMinimum 46 years of direct exposure to CCR plant operations, copper rod quality, furnace / casting / rolling process, shift management, troubleshooting and maintenance coordination./n .

Keyskills :
Process controlQuality adherenceProductivity improvementContinuous Cast Rod plant operationsCopper rod productionShift coordinationFurnace operationCasting wheel operationRolling mill operation