Manager Production Planning Control

As an experienced professional in the field of mould design and production planning, your role will involve overseeing the mould design process, production planning, and timely requisition of raw materials to meet sales orders. You will be responsible for managing mould and die shops, ensuring accurate cost booking in SAP, and fostering team development while promoting a 5S culture. Your skills in mould design, SAP usage, and interdepartmental coordination with a focus on continuous improvement and EHS compliance will be essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Follow, respect, and establish all EHS guidelines and protocols in the workplace. - Ensure production planning aligns with sales orders/releases and provide timely requisition of raw materials, moulds, and spares. - Read drawing shapes, prepare mould designs, and prepare indents for moulds/other inputs. Follow up for timely delivery of moulds and conduct first piece checking before bulk production. - Calculate mould cost estimation and provide it to the production manager for product costing. - Manage the mould & die shop and workshops efficiently for optimal output. - Develop a strong team to achieve short-term and long-term organizational goals. - Utilize manpower and machines in the most efficient manner. - Book mould costs in SAP and reconcile book stock with physical stock. - Ensure timely monthly closing to capture correct data for cost booking. - Participate in and encourage team involvement in KAIZENS (improvement jobs) and all EHS initiatives. - Coordinate effectively with other departments. - Maintain maintenance dashboard and promote a 5S culture on the shop floor. - Provide regular training to improve the technical and soft skills of the operation team. Qualifications Required: - B.Tech/Diploma in Ceramics/Mechanical Additional Details: - This role requires a minimum of 8 years of work experience and an age limit of 40 years. - Preferred work experience in refractory bricks manufacturing processes. - Knowledge of mould design related to bricks and PCPF items is essential. - Familiarity with machines and die shop assembly for various mould types is required. - Proficiency in SAP for cost booking and indenting is necessary. - Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred. - Basic computer operating skills including MS Office are expected.,