Production Manager - Crusher Plant

Role & responsibilities

The Production Manager Crusher Plant is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the crushing unit, ensuring optimum production, equipment efficiency, safety compliance, and quality standards. This role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling all activities related to stone/aggregate crushing, material handling, manpower management, maintenance coordination, and production reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Production & Operations Management
• Plan, organize, and supervise the production process to achieve targeted output of aggregates.
• Monitor crusher plant parameters (feed size, quality, throughput, screen efficiency).
• Ensure continuous plant operations with minimal downtime.
• Optimize production cost by reducing wastage, fuel consumption, and idle hours.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Inspect and monitor performance of crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, DG sets, loaders, and HEMM.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues to avoid production interruptions.

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Ensure produced aggregates meet required gradation and quality standards.
• Implement process improvements for better efficiency and product consistency.
• Maintain records of production, quality reports, and machine performance.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols as per mining, pollution control, and factory regulations.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure PPE usage.
• Address environmental compliance related to dust suppression, noise control, and waste handling.

Manpower Management

• Supervise operators, technicians, helpers, and support staff.
• Organize shift schedules and manpower allocation.
• Conduct training for plant team on equipment handling, safety, and SOPs.
• Monitor work discipline and performance of team members.

Inventory & Material Management

• Manage stock levels of inputs such as boulders, spares, lubricants, explosive materials (if applicable).
• Ensure proper storage and documentation of materials.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production reports.
• Maintain logbooks, maintenance schedules, and shift reports.
• Coordinate with management for planning, budgeting, and audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of crushing plant equipment (Jaw Crusher, Cone Crusher, VSI, HSI, Screens, Conveyors).
• Expertise in plant operations, maintenance coordination, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of mining/quarrying operations.
• Leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Production Engineering.
• 5–15+ years of experience in crusher plant or mining operations.
• Experience managing 100–1000 TPH plants preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP and production reporting tools (optional).

Preferred candidate profile