About the role
- Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts and customer orders
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and resources
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required
- Plan raw material requirements and coordinate with procurement teams
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory
- Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production targets
- Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, Dispatch, and Sales teams
- Ensure smooth workflow between departments
- Communicate production status updates and constraints to stakeholders
- Analyze plant capacity and prepare capacity utilization plans
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions
- Plan for machine maintenance and downtime
- Track key metrics such as production output, efficiency, and adherence to schedule
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports
- Analyze variances and implement corrective actions
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
- Improve planning accuracy and reduce production delays
- Optimize inventory turnover and reduce wastage
- Ensure adherence to company policies and quality standards
- Maintain proper documentation related to planning and scheduling
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Production / Industrial Management
- MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred
- 5–10 years of experience in PPC within a manufacturing setup
- Experience in handling plant-level production planning
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain processes
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership and team management skills
- Engineering / Fabrication / FMCG / Chemical / Automotive manufacturing
- Location: Matar, Gujarat (Plant-based role)
- May require occasional extended working hours to meet production deadlines
- On-time production completion
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Production efficiency and capacity utilization
- Reduction in production delays and wastage