Deputy Manager Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Production Planning & Control (PPC) Deputy Manager Biscuits Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Planning

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory objectives.
• Adjust schedules in response to material availability, machine capacity, or demand fluctuations.
• Ensure production targets are met by coordinating with production, quality, store, and dispatch teams.

• Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods levels; coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment.
• Track material shortages and liaise with the sourcing team to resolve supply issues.
• Track WIP progress and address bottlenecks to avoid delays in the baking or packaging process.

• Data Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain daily MIS reports, monitor KPIs such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.
• Analyse data to suggest process optimizations, cost reductions, and waste minimization initiatives.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between production, procurement, quality assurance, and logistics to coordinate smooth operations.
• Support demand forecasting efforts by collaborating with sales and marketing teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Food Technology, or Operations Management.

• Experience

• Ideally 7-14 years in PPC or supply chain roles, preferably within FMCG or food processing sectors.

• Technical Proficiency

• Strong command of ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., SAP, Tally).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with PPC tools.

• Soft Skills

• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Robust communication and cross-departmental coordination.
• Time management, pressure handling, and proactive adaptability.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile