Ashutosh Meher

Ceramic Engineering professional with 26+ years of practical experience across production, refractory manufacturing, plant operations, project execution, process optimization and quality-focused manufacturing. Hands-on experience includes batch making, moulding, drying, firing and finishing of crucibles, as well as dolomite brick production, packing-line maintenance, machine installation and production improvement. Strong fit for production-management roles requiring shop-floor leadership, process discipline, cross-functional coordination, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Project Manager - Apex Refractories

(2024-03)

• Lead project execution for plant setup, including machine installation and production-related setup activities.
• Coordinate project timelines, stakeholder communication and implementation activities to support smooth plant operations.

Assistant Manager – Production - Silcarb Crucibles Pvt. Ltd.

(2017-07 - 2024-03)

• Oversaw complete crucible production activities including batch making, moulding, drying, firing and finish ing.
• Improved throughput through shift planning and better resource utilization.

Assistant Manager – Production - Zircar Crucibles Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-12 - 2017-06)

• Supervised moulding operations and streamlined workflow to support production continuity and efficiency.

Senior Officer – Production - TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd.

(2008-06 - 2014-11)

• Managed dolomite brick production, including finishing and packing activities.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives and quality-control measures.

Executive – Packing Line Maintenance - ITW Signode (Tata Steel Site)

(2006-07 - 2008-05)

• Maintained packing-line operations at the Tata Steel site in Jamshedpur.

Officer – Production - Tata Refractories Ltd.

(2000-03 - 2006-07)

• Operated production shifts in dolomite brick manufacturing.

Diploma - Ceramic Engineering - UGIE Rourkela, SCTEVT Odisha