Head - Quality - Steel Manufacturing

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-oriented leader with a strong background in steel industry quality systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Knowledge:
- Possess deep technical knowledge of Primary and Secondary steelmaking processes, Continuous Casting, Ingot Casting, and Rolling technologiesespecially for SBQ, Engineering Steels, Stainless Steels, and high-alloy steels.
2. Quality Management:
- Manage quality requirements for melting special steels, super alloys, and stainless steels; exposure to advanced secondary refining methods such as VAR and ESR will be an added advantage.
3. Inspection Techniques:
- Oversee inspection techniques including Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, and MPI.
4. Customer Expectations:
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations of customers from Automotive, Forging, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors.
5. Operational Coordination:

- Monitor and lead all Quality Assurance activities in coordination with interfacing departments to ensure seamless operations.
6. Process Improvement:
- Drive rejection reduction initiatives and ensure prompt response and resolution of customer complaints and technical queries.
7. Product Development:
- Lead development, qualification, and stabilization of new products, especially special alloy steels.
8. Process Stabilization:
- Monitor, evaluate, and stabilize internal production processes and quality systems across the plant.
9. Certification:
- Ensure zero mix-up of materials, timely clearance, and accurate certification processes.
10. Continuous Improvement:
- Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives across all processes and product lines.
11. Quality Management Systems:
- Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems such as ISO, TS, IATF, and QC tools.
12. Industry Standards:
- Maintain a strong understanding of National and International Standards relevant to steel and alloy manufacturing.
The ideal candidate will have:
- More than 15 years of experience in Quality Management in steel manufacturing.
- 5+ years of experience heading the Quality function in a large steel plant producing Alloy Steel / Stainless Steel (Cast & Rolled products).
- Experience in Engineering Steels, Special Steels, Super Alloys, Stainless Steels via EAF/Blast Furnace, LRF, VD/RH, VOD/AOD, Continuous Casting, and Ingot Casting routes.
- Strong technical understanding of Metallography, Microstructure, Heat Treatment, NDT, Steelmaking, Failure Analysis, Product Development, SQC, and TQM methodologies.
Competencies Required:
- Strong technical acumen and comprehensive knowledge of steelmaking processes.
- Proven leadership capabilities with effective time management and conflict resolution skills (internal & external).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to delegate, problem-solve, and communicate effectively.
- Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills.