About the role
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced PPC Head to lead
production planning and control functions, ensuring timely manufacturing,
optimal inventory levels, and efficient utilization of plant resources. The
role will be responsible for aligning demand with production capabilities while
driving operational efficiency and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales
forecasts and confirmed orders
- Create detailed production schedules (line-wise/machine-wise)
- Ensure optimum utilization of machines, manpower, and capacity
2. Material & Inventory Planning
- Ensure availability of raw materials and components in line with
production plans
- Monitor
and control inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG)
- Avoid stock-outs and excess inventory
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate
closely with:
- Sales for demand planning
- Procurement for material availability
- Production/Plant for execution
- Logistics for dispatch planning
4. Production Monitoring & Control
- Track production vs plan and ensure adherence
- Identify
bottlenecks, delays, and inefficiencies
- Drive
corrective and preventive actions
5. Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Lead
initiatives for:
- Reduction
in production lead time
- Inventory
optimization
- Improved
on-time delivery (OTIF)
- Implement
best practices in planning and scheduling
6. Systems & Reporting
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle, etc.) for planning and tracking
- Generate
MIS reports on:
- Production
performance
- Inventory
levels
- Delivery
adherence
Requirements
Key KRAs / KPIs
- Production
plan adherence (%)
- On-time
delivery (OTIF/OTD)
- Inventory
turnover
- Reduction
in lead time
- Capacity
utilization
Team Structure
- Reports
to: Plant Head / Operations Head
- Team: PPC Managers, Production Planners, MIS Executives
Candidate Profile
Education
- B.E./B.Tech
in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
- MBA
(Operations) preferred
Experience
- 12–18
years in manufacturing industry
- Strong
exposure to appliance / consumer durable / engineering manufacturing preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong
expertise in production planning & scheduling
- Experience
in material planning & inventory control
- Hands-on
experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent
coordination and stakeholder management
Preferred Background
- Candidates
from appliance, consumer durable, or similar high-volume manufacturing
setups
- Experience
in multi-product and high SKU environments