Manager PPC

Job Purpose:

Develop production plan, budget and timelines according to production specifications. Plan workflow and schedules for production departments. Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery.

Principal Accountabilities

Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Oversee production planning and management activities within the organization.
• Develop production plan, budget (inventory + OT) and timelines according to production specifications.
• Plan work flow and schedules for production departments.
• Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines. Establishing Performance Standard.
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources like manpower, machines, and materials.

• Coordination and Support

• Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules.
• Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly
• Ensure zero-line stoppage at production due to non-availability of material.
• Notify Customer / sales team on any delays and outages.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Comparing Actual Performance against standards.

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Calculate material requirements based on BOM and consumption rates.
• Raise material requisitions to Procurement and follow up for timely availability.
• Coordinate with the Stores team for inventory control and stock accuracy.

Capacity Planning

• Analyze machine capacity and manpower availability to balance workloads.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for capacity optimization.
• Plan for overtime, subcontracting, or additional resources if required.

Shop Floor Coordination

• Monitor daily production output against the plan and take corrective action for delays.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Plant Heads for smooth execution.
• Prioritize urgent or export orders as per customer and business needs.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key production KPIs: adherence to plan, machine efficiency, line balancing, rework/rejection, and on-time delivery.
• Generate MIS reports on production status, WIP, and inventory.
• Analyze variance between planned vs. actual performance and suggest improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, Design, and SCM teams to address deviations or design changes.
• Participate in NPD (New Product Development) meetings for timeline planning and resource alignment.
• Support audits (ISO/IATF) with relevant documentation and reports.

Cost Control & Efficiency

• Ensure efficient planning to reduce production downtime and idle time.
• Minimize inventory holding costs through JIT (Just-In-Time) planning.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives via lean planning and waste reduction.

ERP/SAP Operations

• Maintain and update production data in ERP/SAP systems (Routing, BOM, Production Order creation, Closure).
• Ensure real-time tracking of job cards, WIP status, and material consumption.

Knowledge & Skills needed to deliver on the accountabilities:

• Product knowledge
• Process knowledge
• Planning Skills
• Execution skills
• Coordination skills
• People Management
• Financial Budget and Control
• Relationship Management

Formal Education Requirements, as applicable:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Years of relevant Experience needed: