BRICK PLANT OPERATOR/MANAGER FOR STEEL MANUFACTURING - VISAKHAPATNAM , ANDHRA PRADESH

Job Description:

• Job Summary

  The Brick Plant Operator/Manager is responsible for overseeing the production of fire bricks/refractory bricks used in steel plant operations. The role includes managing daily production activities, ensuring quality standards, maintaining machinery, controlling raw materials, and achieving production targets safely and efficiently.

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  Key Responsibilities

  1. Production Management

  • Plan and supervise daily brick manufacturing operations (mixing, molding, drying, firing).
  • Ensure smooth functioning of brick kilns and related equipment.
  • Monitor production output to meet steel plant consumption requirements.
  • Optimize production processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

  2. Quality Control

  • Ensure bricks meet required standards for heat resistance, density, and durability.
  • Conduct regular inspection and testing of raw materials and finished products.
  • Coordinate with quality assurance teams of steel plant.

  3. Raw Material & Inventory Management

  • Manage procurement and usage of clay, alumina, silica, and other refractory materials.
  • Maintain proper inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Minimize material wastage and ensure cost control.

  4. Maintenance & Equipment Handling

  • Oversee maintenance of brick presses, mixers, dryers, and kiln systems.
  • Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance with engineering team.
  • Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

  5. Manpower Management

  • Supervise operators, helpers, kiln workers, and technicians.
  • Train workers on safe operating procedures and quality standards.
  • Allocate work schedules and monitor performance.

  6. Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with industrial safety norms and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain proper handling of high-temperature kiln operations.
  • Conduct safety training and enforce PPE usage.

  7. Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain production reports, downtime records, and material consumption data.
  • Report performance metrics to senior management.
  • Support audits and inspections.

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  Required Qualifications

  • Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Ceramic Technology, or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
  • Experience in refractory brick manufacturing or ceramic industry
  • For Manager: 5–10 years experience; For Operator/Supervisor: 2–5 years experience

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  Key Skills

  • Knowledge of kiln operations and refractory materials
  • Production planning and process optimization
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Leadership and manpower management
  • Safety compliance in high-temperature operations

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  Preferred Experience

  • Experience in steel plant refractory/brick unit
  • Familiarity with tunnel kilns, shuttle kilns, or rotary kilns
  • Understanding of steel furnace lining materials

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