Technical Manager

• Control and optimize body and glaze recipes slip properties firing curves and kiln performance.
• Drive yield improvement and cut rejections (cracks pinholes warpage crazing shade variation).
• Lead new product and shape development from trials to scale-up.
• Oversee quality systems raw material specifications and supplier technical approval.
• Ensure equipment uptime and preventive maintenance with maintenance.
• Reduce energy (gas/electricity) raw material and water consumption.
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and export standards (e.g. ISO 9001 lead/cadmium release food-contact norms).
• Train and develop technical staff and prepare MIS reports for management.

• Education: / B.E. in Ceramic Engineering or Diploma in Ceramics. or MBA is an advantage.
• Experience: 12-15 years in ceramics or tableware manufacturing with at least 5 years in a team-leading role.

Technical

• Ceramic body and glaze technology
• Kiln and firing process knowledge
• Forming methods (casting jiggering isostatic pressing)
• Root-cause analysis and Six Sigma/Lean tools
• Statistical process control

Managerial

• Leadership and cross-functional coordination
• Budgeting and cost control
• Decision-making under production pressure
• Vendor management
• Clear reporting and communication

Required Skills:

Ceramic body technology Glaze technology Kiln knowledge Firing process knowledge Forming methods Casting Jiggering Isostatic pressing Root-cause analysis Six Sigma Lean tools Statistical process control Leadership Cross-functional coordination Budgeting Cost control Decision-making Vendor management Reporting Communication