Responsibilities:
To lead and manage the alumina brick production line, ensuring safe operations, consistent product quality, optimal productivity, cost control, and compliance with Calderys’ IMS, safety, and sustainability standards.
Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of high alumina refractory bricks (shaping, drying, firing, finishing).
Achieve production targets as per monthly and annual plans with optimum utilization of manpower and equipment.
Monitor critical process parameters such as mixing, pressing pressure, moisture, firing curves, and kiln performance.
Ensure adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and control plans.
Ensure compliance with product specifications related to AP, bulk density, CCS, PLC, and dimensional tolerances.
Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections, root cause analysis of defects, and CAPA
Drive reduction in rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
Enforce EHS standards, safety procedures, and statutory requirements on the shop floor.
Ensure compliance with IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and internal audits.
Lead, train, and motivate production supervisors, engineers, and operators.
Conduct skill gap analysis and on-the-job training for operators on alumina brick processes.
Support manpower planning, shift management, and performance reviews.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, R&D, SCM, and Planning teams for smooth operations.
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production reports, KPI dashboards, and MIS.
Support audits, customer visits, and technical discussions when required.
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes, and molding processes. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI (HarbisonWalker International), Calderys’ international network of experts ensures an end-to-end offer with tailored services.
Drawing on over 150 years of experience, Calderys supports its customers in their energy transition needs. Headquartered in Paris, France, the Group counts 4,500 employees (excluding contractors), and 50 plants on five continents.
Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.
