Job Description

Position: Manager – Ceramic Mineral Development

Department: Technical / Product Development

Reporting To: HOD – Technical / Operations

 

Job Purpose

To lead composite mineral development for ceramic applications, optimize low-grade mineral utilization, manage product trials and customer sample analysis, and drive value-added product development while ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and business objectives.

 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Perspective

• Drive composite mineral development for ceramic applications.
• Develop new mineral-based products aligned with business goals.
• Ensure delivery of targeted number of new products as per annual plan.
• Maintain strict adherence to development timelines and cost parameters.

 

2. Process Perspective

• Manage TAT (Turnaround Time) for customer/sample analysis and provide accurate grade recommendations.
• Standardize and simplify sample testing and evaluation processes.
• Ensure effective utilization of low-grade minerals for ceramic applications to enhance cost efficiency.
• Monitor and increase quantity (in tonnes) of low-grade minerals effectively utilized.
• Coordinate with laboratories and plant teams for product trials and testing.
• Ensure trials are conducted as per approved plans and timelines.
• Maintain proper documentation of trials, testing results, and process improvements.

 

3. Customer Perspective

• Lead development of value-added ceramic products based on customer requirements.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand market needs.
• Provide technical inputs and customized solutions to customers.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and product performance standards.

 

4. Project Perspective

• Provide technical support for ongoing and new ceramic applications.
• Explore new product applications and mineral combinations.
• Drive innovation initiatives for new market opportunities.
• Ensure project milestones and development timelines are achieved.

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of composite mineral products developed.
• TAT for customer sample analysis.
• Quantity (tonnes) of low-grade minerals effectively utilized.
• Number of product trials completed as per plan.
• Number of value-added products developed.
• Adherence to project timelines and technical deliverables.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Ceramic Engineering, Mineral Processing, Material Science, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in ceramic raw materials, mineral development, or product development.

 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of ceramic minerals and applications.
• Expertise in mineral beneficiation and grade optimization.
• Project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Process improvement and cost optimization mindset.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.