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Desired profile of the candidate

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to the Director to provide high-level administrative and organisational support for the smooth functioning of the Director’s office. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

If you’re a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with efficiency, share your CV at cv@howrahferrous.com and be a part of our growth journey!

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Manage the Director’s calendar efficiently, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts while keeping track of key deadlines and priorities.
• Act as the main contact for internal and external communication, handling calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Draft, proofread, and format reports, presentations, and other official documents.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, transport, and meeting schedules.
• Organise meetings with proper agenda preparation, documentation, and accurate minute-taking, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
• Screen visitors, calls, and correspondence, using discretion to determine what requires the Director’s attention.
• Coordinate projects, events, and conferences, ensuring timely communication and task completion with all stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive corporate, personnel, and financial information with discretion.
• Prepare and process expense claims, manage filing systems, and oversee office supplies and administrative tasks for smooth daily operations.

Desired profile of the candidate

The Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting export-related financial transactions. The role demands accuracy, integrity, and strong knowledge of accounting principles with exposure to export documentation and international trade finance.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliation, and general ledger.
• Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports, and cost analysis reports.
• Monitor cash flows, working capital, and fund management.
• Handle export documentation (LCs, Bills of Exchange, BRCs, Bank Negotiation, etc.).
• Coordinate with banks for pre-shipment and post-shipment finance, foreign exchange transactions, and credit facilities.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI, and other export-related financial regulations timely filing of GST, TDS, and other statutory returns.
• Assist in statutory audits, internal audits, and tax assessments and prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Track variances and recommend corrective measures for cost efficiency.
• Analyse product costing, overheads, and margin reports for exports.
• Supervise junior accountants and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Support digitalisation of accounts and process automation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, production, logistics) to align financial operations with business objectives.

Desired profile of the candidate

The General Manager – Accounts & Finance will lead the overall financial management, accounting operations, statutory compliance, and treasury functions of the organization. The role requires strong expertise in export finance, banking, and international trade regulations, along with leadership skills to manage a growing finance and accounts team in a manufacturing and export-oriented environment.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Oversee the complete accounts and finance function, including general ledger, cost accounting, budgeting, and MIS reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation and presentation of financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS).
• Develop financial strategies, forecasts, and business models aligned with company growth objectives and implement risk management strategies for foreign exchange exposure.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and optimize fund utilization.
• Manage export documentation, realisation of export proceeds, ECGC, and RBI compliances.
• Liaise with banks for export credit, packing credit, LC discounting, bill negotiation, and forex management.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, FEMA, and SEZ/Export documentation and coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely audits and adherence to regulatory norms.
• File returns and manage assessments from government authorities.
• Develop annual budgets and monitor departmental and project-wise performance against budgets.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across production, logistics, and export operations.
• Lead and mentor the accounts & finance team, ensuring professional development and succession planning.
• Work closely with production, sales, and export departments to ensure smooth business operations.
• Provide strategic financial advice for long-term growth and support in investment decisions and capital expenditure planning to the Board and top management

Desired profile of the candidate

We are seeking a meticulous and knowledgeable Statutory Compliance Officer to ensure the organization complies with all applicable statutory requirements, labor laws, tax regulations, and government directives. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring regulatory changes, coordinating audits, and maintaining updated compliance records across all company operations.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory laws (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Factory Act,Contract Labour Act, Environmental norms, etc.).
• File monthly, quarterly, and annual returns with authorities (PF, ESI, TDS, PT).
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and documentation.
• Liaise with government departments and labour authorities for inspections, licenses, and submissions.
• Monitor and ensure vendor/contractor compliance, including license renewals and documentation.
• Handle statutory audits, prepare reports, and respond to observations.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and share findings with management.
• Advise HR and management on statutory changes and recommend corrective actions.
• Train internal teams on compliance requirements and best practises.
• Coordinate with consultants, legal advisors, and external compliance agencies.
• Assist HR in drafting and updating policies in line with legal requirements.

Desired profile of the candidate

The candidate will lead overall plant production operations with a focus on ductile iron casting. Manage planning, process optimisation, manpower, quality, and coordination with maintenance and design teams.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Oversee end-to-end ductile iron casting production.
• Plan and monitor daily workflows to meet output and quality goals.
• Optimise green sand casting, melting (induction furnace), and fettling processes.
• Ensure standards in mould/core making, pouring, cooling, and finishing.
• Collaborate with QC to ensure metallurgical/dimensional accuracy.
• Lead shop-floor teams, enforce discipline, and ensure EHS compliance.
• Analyse downtime/yield losses and drive continuous improvements (Lean, 5S).
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment uptime.
• Manage raw material usage and control cost per ton.
• Ensure smooth coordination with planning, logistics, and dispatch teams.

Desired profile of the candidate

The candidate will be responsible for leading pattern development for ductile iron castings, managing in-house and outsourced tooling, and ensuring readiness for production. Collaborates closely with NPD, design, production, and quality teams to ensure timely execution of new product launches.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Lead end-to-end pattern development (wood, aluminium, metallic) for DI castings.
• Review 2D/3D drawings and ensure manufacturability and casting feasibility.
• Supervise pattern design, trials, modifications, and approvals.
• Coordinate with foundry, core shop, and CNC/tool room teams.
• Plan and track pattern shop activities as per NPD timelines.
• Validate pilot batch castings before production release.
• Manage pattern storage inventory, maintenance, and documentation.
• Ensure shop floor 5S, safety, and tooling best practises.
• Coordinate with external vendors for outsourced patterns.

Desired profile of the candidate

The candidate will be responsible for managing complete CNC machining operations for ductile iron components. Oversees production planning, programming, quality, and team management to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-efficient output.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Supervise day-to-day CNC, VMC, HMC operations for DI castings.
• Review drawings, set tolerances, and ensure precision machining.
• Plan machining schedules based on production targets.
• Oversee CNC programming (manual/CAM) and optimise tool usage.
• Ensure machine maintenance, operator supervision, and productivity.
• Coordinate with Quality and NPD for prototype trials and process improvements.
• Maintain 5S, safety, and manage tool/jig/fixture inventory.
• Monitor output, downtime, and rejection for corrective action.
• Prepare machining reports and track key performance indicators.
• Manage a team of CNC operators, setters and inspectors across multiple shifts.

Desired profile of the candidate

The Candidate will be responsible for inspection, documentation, and quality assurance of ductile iron castings to meet OEM and internal standards. Involves in-process/final checks, root cause analysis, and coordination with production teams for quality improvements.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Inspect raw and machined DI castings; ensure compliance with drawings, tolerances, and OEM specs.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and NDT tests (UT, MPI, hardness, etc.).
• Use inspection tools (Vernier, micrometre, bore gauge, height gauge, CMM).
• Ensure process compliance during moulding,core making,melting,pouring,fetting and machining.
• Maintain quality records, rejection logs, and customer approval documents.
• Support PPAP/APQP and participate in audits (internal & external).
• Conduct defect analysis and implement CAPA.
• Ensure segregation and traceability of non-conforming products.
• Coordinate with production, pattern, and machining teams for improvements.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 systems and OEM quality requirements.
• Prior experience in customer handling, complaint resolution and dispatch clearance for OEMs.

Desired profile of the candidate

Candidates will be responsible for supporting the export sales team in overseas client communication, order coordination, documentation, and reporting. They should have excellent English communication skills, a basic understanding of engineering drawings, and proficiency in Advanced Excel. Freshers with strong communication skills are also encouraged to apply.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Communicate with international customers for quotations, queries, and order follow-ups.
• Read basic engineering drawings to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Prepare quotations, proforma invoices, and export documents.
• Maintain order tracking sheets and coordinate with production, quality, and dispatch teams.
• Prepare sales/dispatch reports using Advanced Excel tools.
• Assist in shipping documentation and coordinate with freight/CHA agents.
• Record customer communication, feedback, and sales history.
• Attend virtual meetings and support in tenders/RFQs.
• Follow up on payments and customer satisfaction post-dispatch.

Desired profile of the candidate

The Head – Maintenance will be responsible for managing all mechanical, electrical, utility, and plant maintenance activities. The role demands deep knowledge of foundry equipment, effective breakdown and preventive maintenance planning, spares management, manpower supervision, and the ability to analyze power consumption and downtime reports to improve equipment uptime and energy efficiency.

Description / Responsibilities (IN DETAIL)

• Oversee maintenance of induction furnaces, sand plant equipment, moulding machines, MHS (EOT cranes, monorails), and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor and maintain electrical panels, motors, control systems, and utilities.
• Plan and execute preventive and breakdown maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Analyse breakdown trends, power consumption, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory, reorder planning, and procurement coordination.
• Prepare and track KPIs such as Downtime %, MTBF, MTTR, spare usage, and energy reports.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and planning for smooth operations.