Head Production Planning Control

Head of Production Planning and Control (PPC)

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop and lead the overall PPC strategy aligned with organizational goals and project timelines.
• Forecast workload and plan capacity across various fabrication stages including cutting, welding, bending, machining, painting, and dispatch.
• Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, production, dispatch and sales department

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create clear and firm timelines for orders from the date of receipt of Inquiry till the first date of production, while creating checklists for individual departments and monitoring the progress against checklist
• Create and monitor Master Production Schedules (MPS) based on customer orders, project milestones, and machine availability.
• Translate sales/engineering inputs into executable fabrication plans while managing plant load and delivery commitments.
• Mitigate risks due to delays, material shortages, or machine downtime through dynamic scheduling.

Material & Inventory Control

• Collaborate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials (steel plates, pipes, profiles, etc.), consumables, and bought-out items.
• Implement systems for accurate BOM-based planning and material traceability throughout fabrication processes.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or material shortages.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of PPC engineers, planners, and production coordinators.
• Build capability in production analytics, planning tools, and lean practices.
• Drive accountability for plan adherence and departmental KPIs.

Process Optimization & Technology Implementation

• Implement digital tools and ERP systems for planning, scheduling, and shop floor tracking (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Introduce visual management, dashboards, and planning boards for real-time monitoring.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time reduction and capacity enhancement.

Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

• Act as the key interface between production, project management, procurement, and client teams for status updates and delivery schedules.
• Ensure on-time delivery of fabricated components as per project requirement, with a strong focus on quality and cost-efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in PPC roles within the

  fabrication or heavy engineering industry

  , including 3-5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes: welding, machining, cutting, forming, painting, and assembly.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and project-based manufacturing environments.

Key Skills:

• Fabrication Process Planning
• Capacity & Resource Planning
• Project-Based Scheduling (Make-to-Order/ETO)
• ERP & Production Tracking Systems
• BOM Management & Material Planning
• Team Leadership & Interdepartmental Coordination
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities
• Client & Project Coordination Skills

KPIs to Measure Success:

• Production Plan Adherence (%)
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) to Projects/Clients
• Machine & Labor Utilization Rates
• Material Availability vs. Production Needs
• Inventory Turnover Ratio
• Lead Time Reduction
• WIP and Rework Levels
• Project Cost Variance (due to delays/inefficiencies)