Shift In-charge

Job Title: Shift Incharge - Process (Steel Melting Shop)

Location: Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Department: Steel Melting Shop (SMS) - Process

Experience Level: 10+ years

Reports To: Production Manager/ Assistant General Manager-SMS

, Shift-based

**Job Summary**:
The Shift Incharge - Process in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) is a critical leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-driven operation of steelmaking processes during their assigned shift. With 10 years of extensive experience, the incumbent will possess deep expertise in EAF/BOF operations, secondary metallurgy (LF, VD), continuous casting (CCM), and related process control. This role demands strong technical acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

**Key Roles & Responsibilities**:
**1. Operational Management & Production**:

- **Shift Planning & Execution**: Develop and implement daily/shift production plans to meet targets for hot metal consumption, liquid steel production, and specific grades.
- **Process Monitoring & Control**: Continuously monitor and control various steelmaking processes including EAF/BOF operations, ladle refining (LF/VD), and continuous casting (CCM) parameters.
- **Parameter Optimization**: Adjust process parameters (e.g., oxygen blowing, flux additions, power input, casting speed, temperature) to optimize efficiency, yield, and product quality.
- **Troubleshooting & Problem Solving**: Identify and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- **Raw Material Management**: Ensure the correct and timely availability of raw materials (scrap, fluxes, ferroalloys, electrodes, refractories) and manage their consumption efficiently.
- **Resource Allocation**: Effectively allocate manpower and equipment within the shift to maximize productivity.

**2. Quality Assurance & Control**:

- **Product Specification Adherence**: Ensure all steel produced meets specified chemical composition, physical properties, and internal/external quality standards.
- **Sampling & Analysis**: Oversee and interpret results from chemical analysis (spectrometer, OES) and other quality checks. Initiate corrective actions based on these results.
- **Defect Prevention**: Proactively identify potential causes of defects and implement measures to prevent their occurrence.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all process parameters, production data, and quality checks.

**3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)**:

- **Safety Leadership**: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture among the shift team. Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure adherence to all safety procedures and policies.
- **Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment**: Identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement measures to mitigate risks.
- **Incident Investigation**: Investigate all safety incidents, near misses, and accidents during the shift, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- **Emergency Response**: Lead the shift team in emergency situations (e.g., power failures, spills, equipment breakdowns) and ensure effective communication with relevant departments.
- **Environmental Compliance**: Ensure all operations comply with environmental regulations, including emission limits, waste management, and energy conservation.

**4. Team Leadership & Development**:

- **Supervision & Mentoring**: Supervise and guide a team of operators, technicians, and other shop floor personnel. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship.
- **Performance Management**: Monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs.
- **Communication**: Maintain effective communication within the shift team and with other departments (Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, etc.) to ensure seamless operations.
- **Discipline**: Enforce company policies and procedures, addressing any disciplinary issues as per company guidelines.

**5. Maintenance Coordination**:

- **Breakdown Reporting**: Report equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly to the maintenance department.
- **Shutdown Planning**: Coordinate with maintenance for planned shutdowns and preventive maintenance activities.
- **Root Cause Analysis (RCA)**: Participate in RCA for recurring equipment failures and process issues.

**6. Continuous Improvement**:

- **Process Optimization**: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimize waste.
- **Data Analysis**: Analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- **Initiative Implementation**: Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) within the SMS.

**Experience**:
Minimum 5-8 years of hands on expe