Responsibilities: • To lead and manage the Tap Hole Clay (THC) production line, ensuring consistent product quality, safe operations, cost efficiency, and compliance with Calderys’ IMS, safety, and sustainability standards while meeting customer-specific performance requirements • Plan, execute, and monitor end-to-end production of Tap Hole Clay. • Manage processes including raw material handling, batching, mixing/kneading, extrusion or briquetting, aging, packing, and dispatch. • Control critical process parameters such as plasticity, rheology, grain size distribution, carbon/resin/pitch content, mixing time, and temperature control. • Ensure strict adherence to approved formulations, SOPs, and process control plans. • Coordinate with QA/QC for testing, defect analysis, and implementation of CAPA. • Drive reduction in batch variation, customer complaints, and field performance issues. • Ensure safe handling and storage of resins, pitch, oils, and carbonaceous materials. • 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. Skills & Competencies: • Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering (Ceramic Diploma with strong experience may be considered) • 5-8 years of experience in refractory manufacturing • Minimum 5 years in Tap Hole Clay production • Strong knowledge of Tap Hole Clay Production • Exposure to SAP (PP/MM) and production reporting systems