Title: Production & Quality Manager (Ceramic)
Company Name: Al-Mostafa Group
Vacancy: 2
Age: 20 to 52 years
Job Location: Narayanganj
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
1. Production Planning & Control
Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production targets
Ensure optimal utilisation of manpower, machines, mods, and kilns
Coordinate with supply chain for raw materials (clay, feldspar, glaze, etc.)
2. Process Management
Oversee all stages:
Body preparation (slip making)
Casting (pressure casting / slip casting)
Drying
Glazing
Firing (kiln operation)
Ensure correct process parameters (temperature, humidity, cycle time)
3. Resource Optimisation
Reduce cycle time and increase productivity
Minimise waste (green rejection, glaze defects, firing loss)
Improve mold life and kiln efficiency
4. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination
Work with maintenance team for preventive maintenance
Ensure minimal downtime of kilns, casting machines, dryers
5. Workforce Management
Supervise production staff and shift supervisors
Train operators on SOPs and safety
Ensure proper shift planning and discipline
1. Quality Control System Implementation
Establish and maintain QA/QC procedures
Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., ISO, internal specs)
2. Incoming Material Inspection
Verify quality of raw materials:
Clay composition
Chemicals and glaze materials
3. In-Process Quality Control
Monitor:
Casting thickness and uniformity
Drying cracks
Glazing consistency
Kiln temperature curves
4. Final Product Inspection
Check finished goods for:
Cracks, pinholes, war page
Color consistency
Dimensional accuracy
Water absorption and strength
5. Defect Analysis & Reduction
Analyse rejection causes:
Black spots, glaze crawling, deformation
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)