Lajiram S
Business Head - Clay Division @ IRC Group | MSc TQM | Technical Feasibility of kaolin deposits | Setting up of Pilot & Commercial plant |End- to- End leadership |Project Management | NPD |Customer Technical Support |
- Role
- Business Head - Clay Division at Irc Group A Diversified Group
- Location
- Kolkata, WB, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lajiram S
With over 22 years of experience in manufacturing, I bring strong expertise in project management, operational excellence, process optimisation, and Total Quality Management (TQM). My career spans minerals, chemical fertilisers, and petrochemicals, with deep specialisation in kaolin (china clay) beneficiation and value-added product development. Technical Expertise:* Kaolin deposit evaluation and feasibility assessment* Pilot plant design, trials, and scale-up* Designing, erection, and commissioning of kaolin processing plants* Setting up advanced process and quality control laboratories* New product development across hydrous, calcined, delaminated, surface-treated and nano clays* Customer technical support and application development* TQM implementation and system development* Process optimisation and standardisationLeadership Experience:As Business Head at IRC, I am accountable for the complete P&L of the clay business. I lead operations end-to-end—from mining and beneficiation to marketing—focusing on profitability, sustainability, and continuous improvement. I have successfully directed both pilot-scale and commercial-scale production of multiple kaolin grades for diverse industries.Qualifications & Certifications:* Master’s in Total Quality Management (TQM)* Bachelor’s in Chemistry* PG Diploma in Paint & Coating Technology* Six Sigma Green Belt* Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001I am open to opportunities in minerals, process excellence, quality management, and operations leadership, where I can contribute to impactful transformation and business growth. Reach me: l••••••@gmail.com |+91••••••••22
Experience
Business Head - Clay Division
Sep 2025 — Present · Kolkata, IN
Accountable for the full P&L management of the clay business.* Leading end-to-end business operations—from mining and processing to sales and marketing.* Developing the Annual Operating Plan, long-term business strategies, and marketing roadmaps.* Conceptualising, planning, and commissioning new projects in alignment with strategic business goals.* Driving product diversification and exploring new market segments to expand business reach.* Building, mentoring, and developing cross-functional teams to enhance organisational capability.
Education
Institute of cheminformatics
PG Diploma in paint and coating technology
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Bachelor's degree
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