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Department : Production Planning and Control Steel Fabrication Industry: Steel Fabrication Experience: 3 to 5+ years (preferably in steel or sheet metal fabrication) Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Production Planning and Control Engineer to manage and optimize the workflow in our steel fabrication department The candidate will be responsible for creating production schedules, monitoring progress, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring timely delivery of fabricated components in line with quality and cost targets Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts, project timelines, and capacity. Coordinate with design, procurement, and production teams to ensure material availability and machine readiness. Schedule fabrication activities like cutting, bending, welding, machining, and assembly processes. Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery targets. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and material resources. Maintain production KPIs OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), on-time delivery, WIP inventory, etc. Liaise with quality control to integrate quality checks into the planning process. Support ERP/Material Requirement Planning (MRP) processes for real-time updates. Generate daily production reports, variance analysis, and resource performance tracking. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and process standards. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes cutting, forming, welding, finishing. Knowledge of production planning tools and techniques (Gantt charts, load balancing, line balancing). Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally ERP). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and cross-functional coordination. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Qualifications: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering. 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in PPC within a steel fabrication or heavy engineering setup.
