Leadership Role - Iron Ore Pellet Plant

Role Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible to take full ownership of our integrated Pellet Plant. This executive role demands a high-caliber professional with a proven track record of steering large-scale, capital-intensive pelletizing units, ideally within the mining, metals, or heavy process industry.

As a core member of the senior leadership team, the incumbent will drive operational excellence, strategic direction, technology deployment, safety leadership, and organizational capability-building to ensure sustainable growth and performance of the plant. This role will serve as a key architect in shaping and executing the long-term vision of the pellet business, aligned with overall corporate objectives.

Role & responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Plant Governance

• Provide strategic direction for the pelletizing unit in alignment with organizational growth plans and market dynamics.
• Lead the development and execution of annual and long-term business plans, production strategies, capital investments, and technology roadmaps.
• Serve as the highest authority for all operations, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and quality functions across the plant.

Operational & Technical Excellence

• Drive best-in-class operational performance by institutionalizing world-class manufacturing practices (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0).
• Ensure seamless integration of upstream and downstream value chains, including raw material logistics and pellet dispatch.
• Champion process innovation and automation to enhance throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and product quality.

P&L and Financial Stewardship

• Lead the plants Profit & Loss accountability by optimizing cost structures, improving margins, and ensuring capital efficiency.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost control measures with a sharp focus on sustainability and return on investment.

Safety, Environment & Sustainability

• Foster a zero-harm, zero-waste culture through strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) and sustainability protocols.
• Drive compliance with environmental regulations, carbon targets, and ESG standards.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of senior managers, engineers, and frontline leaders.
• Build leadership pipeline and succession strategies in line with talent development and future-readiness goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous learning.

Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including board-level executives, government/regulatory bodies, suppliers, technology partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the plant in strategic reviews, investor forums, and industry associations as needed.

Preferred candidate profile:

Education and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Mining Engineering.
• Min 20 to 30 to years of experience in the same industry, with at least 8 to 10 years in CXO-level or business unit leadership roles in iron ore pelletizing or similar operations.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for health, safety, and environment.
• Digital Transformation & Technology Adoption.
• Should have handled large-scale Operations Management.