Vice President / Head of TQM Full Time

Company Description

Minera Group, headquartered in Bellary, Karnataka, is a fully integrated steel and mining company operating since 2005. We manage the entire value chain, from iron ore mining to steelmaking, including pelletisation, sponge iron production, and renewable energy-powered captive power generation. Our facilities include a 0.8 MTPA iron ore pellet plant, sponge iron kilns, induction furnaces, and a 12 MW power plant, supported by strategic mining leases across Karnataka. Additionally, our international trading arm, Minera Trading DMCC in Dubai, sources and supplies essential commodities such as coal, iron ore, and manganese on a global scale. Committed to sustainable practices, we prioritize renewable energy integration, responsible mining, and community development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Vice President– Total Quality Management Location: Ballari, Karnataka Industry: Integrated Steel Plant (Pellets, Sponge Iron, Billets, Captive Mining & Power Plant) Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Managing Director (MD) Department: Quality Control & Quality Assurance

1. Position Overview The Vice President– Total Quality Management will lead and oversee the entire quality function across captive mining operations, pellet plant, sponge iron (DRI) plant, billet production, and captive power plant. The role is responsible for establishing and driving a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure adherence to national and international standards, enhance process reliability, and improve customer satisfaction. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring consistency in raw materials, in process quality, and finished products, while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain. Preference will be given to candidates proficient in Kannada and having extensive experience in integrated steel manufacturing.

2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 Strategic Quality Leadership  Develop and implement corporate quality strategy aligned with business objectives.  Lead QC & QAfunctions across all operational units.  Define and monitor quality benchmarks for pellets, sponge iron, billets, and raw materials.  Present periodic quality performance reports to CEO/MD. 2.2 Raw Material Quality (Captive Mining)  Ensure consistency and quality of iron ore from captive mines.  Monitor key parameters: o FeContent o Alumina / Silica Ratio o Size Distribution o Moisture Levels  Coordinate with mining and beneficiation teams for ore blending and grade control. 2.3 Pellet Plant Quality  Ensure adherence to pellet quality standards including: o Fe% o Compression Strength o Reducibility o Swelling Index o Size Distribution  Implement advanced quality monitoring and laboratory testing systems. 2.4 Sponge Iron (DRI) Quality  Monitor and control DRI quality parameters: o Metallization % o Carbon Content o FeContent o Physical Strength  Work closely with operations to reduce accretion, ring formation, and deviations. 2.5 Billet Quality  Oversee billet quality including: o Chemical Composition o Internal Soundness o Surface Defects o Macrostructure  Ensure billets meet downstream rolling mill and customer specifications. 2.6 Captive Power Plant Quality Support  Ensure quality of inputs such as coal and water impacting plant operations.  Monitor ash handling and boiler parameters affecting process stability.  Coordinate with power plant team to ensure uninterrupted and stable energy supply. 2.7 Laboratory & Testing Management  Lead central laboratory operations covering: o Chemical Analysis o Metallurgical Testing o Mechanical Testing  Ensure lab accreditation, calibration, and adherence to testing standards. 2.8 Quality Systems & Certifications  Ensure compliance with: o ISO9001– Quality Management System o Internal and external audits o Supplier quality audits  Strengthen documentation and audit systems. 2.9 Continuous Improvement  Drive Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.  Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for quality issues.  Reduce variability, defects, and rejections across processes. 2.10 Team Leadership  Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams including: o Quality Engineers o Metallurgists o Laboratory Personnel  Build strong cross-functional collaboration with production, maintenance, and mining teams.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  Product rejection rate reduction  Pellet and DRI quality compliance levels  Billet defect rate  Customer complaint reduction  Rawmaterial quality consistency  Laboratory turnaround time  Audit compliance scores

4. Required Qualifications Education  B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Materials Engineering  M.Tech (Preferred) Experience  Minimum 20+ years in steel manufacturing  At least 10 years in senior quality leadership roles  Experience in: o Sponge Iron (DRI) o Pellet Plant Operations o Billet / Steelmaking o Integrated Steel Plant Environment

5. Technical Expertise  Iron ore beneficiation and pelletization  DRIprocess technology  Steelmaking and billet quality control  Metallurgical and mechanical testing methods  Process optimization and quality systems

6. Skills & Competencies  Strategic Leadership  Data-driven Decision Making  Process Improvement & Problem Solving  Team Building & People Management  Vendor & Supplier Quality Management  Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

7. Language Requirements  Kannada– Preferred  English– Mandatory (Fluent)

8. Additional Requirements  Willingness to be based in Ballari  Strong exposure to multi-plant integrated operations  Ability to drive cultural transformation towards quality excellence