SENIOR MANAGER

Established in 1953, Shyam Steel Group is one of the leading TMT Bar producers in India, manufacturing TMT Rebar, Billets, Sponge Iron and Ferro Alloys. Shyam Steel has also expanded its business in Construction Solutions, FMCG, Infrastructure, IT & ITeS Solutions etc. Operating with cutting-edge technology in order to meet the stringent requirements of its reputed customers both in India and abroad. Shyam Steel has emerged as a large, growing, competitive and multi-product organization by delivering quality material & service through innovation, excellence, and dedication.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – DRI Quality Control is responsible for ensuring consistent quality of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production by monitoring raw materials, process parameters, and final product specifications. The role focuses on maintaining metallurgical standards, optimizing quality processes, and supporting production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control & Assurance

• Develop and implement QC systems for DRI (sponge iron) production
• Monitor key quality parameters:
  • Metallization %
  • Carbon content
  • Fe (Total Iron)
  • Gangue content (SiO₂, Al₂O₃)
• Ensure compliance with internal and customer quality standards

2. Raw Material Evaluation

• Assess quality of:
  • Iron ore (lumps/pellets)
  • Coal / natural gas
  • Dolomite/limestone
• Coordinate with procurement for vendor quality assurance

3. Process Monitoring & Optimization

• Work closely with operations to control:
  • Kiln temperature profiles
  • Reduction efficiency
  • Residence time
• Identify deviations and implement corrective actions

4. Laboratory Management

• Oversee chemical and physical testing labs
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of instruments
• Implement best practices in sampling and testing

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze production and quality data trends
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly QC reports
• Use statistical tools to improve process consistency

6. Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with ISO/quality standards
• Lead internal and external quality audits
• Maintain documentation and SOPs

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor QC engineers and lab technicians
• Conduct training on quality standards and procedures
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement

8. Customer & Stakeholder Coordination

• Address customer complaints related to product quality
• Work with downstream users (steel melting shop, etc.)
• Support R&D and process improvement initiatives

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