• Manage overall heat-wise operations of LF/VD and lead shift activities while ensuring safe and efficient working practices. • Operate and monitor LF (Ladle Furnace) and VD (Vacuum Degassing) processes to achieve production and quality targets. • Experience in EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) and VOD (Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization) operations will be an added advantage. • Possess strong knowledge of alloy steel melting, secondary metallurgy, and clean steel-making practices. • Ensure compliance with quality management systems, process standards, and customer requirements. • Monitor and control key process parameters to achieve desired metallurgical and product quality results. • Manage raw material, alloy additions, and consumable inventory effectively to support uninterrupted operations. • Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, yield improvement, and resource conservation. • Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. • Analyze process data and implement corrective and preventive actions for process improvements. • Guide and mentor shift personnel to ensure discipline, skill development, and team effectiveness. • Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations, quality issues, and equipment-related problems. • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations in all operations. • Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams for smooth execution of operations. • Monitor consumption norms and take initiatives to reduce operational losses and improve productivity. • Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to implement sustainable improvement initiatives. • Prepare and maintain operational reports, production records, and process documentation. • Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems for reporting, inventory management, and process monitoring. • Ensure achievement of shift production targets while maintaining product quality and safety standards. • Shall have relevant experience in an Alloy Steel Plant, preferably in steel melting shop and secondary metallurgy operations.