Thippeswamy K.s

Results-oriented Operations & Quality Professional with 18+ years of experience in Sinter Plant and Pellet Plant operations at JSW Steel. Proven expertise in process optimization, agglomeration quality improvement, fuel reduction initiatives, solid and liquid waste utilization and shutdown planning. Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve PQCDSME performance targets.

Deputy Manager – Operations & Quality - JSW Steel Ltd. - Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka

(2008-01)

Experienced Shift In-Charge managing operations of large-scale agglomeration units ensuring consistent production, quality compliance, and cost efficiency.

• Operate and supervise 2.5 MTPA Sinter Plant (Outotec technology) with 224-m² machine area. (machine expansion done and 7% production increased)
• Manage 4.2 MTPA Pellet Plant operations with 464-m² machine area.
• Monitor and control plant operations through DCS from Central Control Room (CCR).
• Ensure pellet and sinter quality meeting Blast Furnace and Corex process requirements.
• Drive operational excellence aligned with PQCDSME framework.
• Perform raw material inspection, process control, and quality assurance to maintain consistent product standards.
• Lead shift teams to achieve production targets, quality benchmarks, and cost reduction goals.
• Execute shutdown planning, breakdown analysis, inspection scheduling, and annual maintenance planning.
• Troubleshoot operational abnormalities in Waste Gas Fans, Coolers, MND, Blowers, ID Fans, and other utility equipment.
• Implement 5S and TQM initiatives to improve workplace efficiency and quality culture.
• Monitor departmental KPIs weekly and monthly, implementing preventive and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with quality team to resolve customer complaints through structured corrective action systems.
• Utilize SAP for process documentation and operational tracking.
• Continuously improve processing techniques and operational procedures.

B.Tech - Process Engineering - Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) (2016 - 2019)

Diploma - Metallurgy - Government Polytechnic (2004 - 2007)

PUC - Science - Kottureshwara PU College Kottur (2001 - 2003)

SSLC - Govt. High School, Gudekaote Bellary (District) (2001 - 2001)