Planning and Purchase Engineer

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Rochem Separation Systems offers comprehensive water reuse solutions to treat industrial wastewater since 1992. We are the largest subsidiary of Concord Enviro Systems Limited, headquartered in India with a presence in 5 continents. We recycle 70 million liters of wastewater daily across 2000+ installations and lead the Indian market in Zero Liquid Discharge solutions. Our integrated end-to-end services cover industries such as pharma, textiles, F&B, and oil & gas, emphasizing R&D and cutting-edge innovations that promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Planning & Purchase Engineer to join our manufacturing unit. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in CNC machining and a deep understanding of various types of steel. This role requires a mechanical engineer who can efficiently plan and coordinate the production of steel parts based on projections, place purchase orders, liaise with vendors, and manage a team of technicians to ensure timely and quality deliverables from the production section.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Control:

• Develop and implement detailed production schedules based on monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Plan production activities for CNC-machined steel components considering material availability, machine capacity, and workforce utilization.
• Monitor daily production output and adjust schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.

Material Planning:

• In-depth understanding of different types of steel including alloy, carbon, stainless, and tool steels.
• Analyze projections and generate a steel component requirement plan.
• Coordinate with inventory management for real-time material updates and requirement planning.

Purchase Management:

• Raise and follow up on Purchase Orders (PO) for raw materials, components, and consumables in line with the production plan.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials.

Vendor Coordination:

• Liaise with existing vendors for timely delivery of materials, and identify alternate suppliers as required.
• Conduct periodic vendor evaluations on parameters such as quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers for long-term collaboration and efficiency.

Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 technicians and shop-floor staff.
• Delegate tasks, ensure manpower optimization, and resolve day-to-day shop-floor challenges.
• Drive team motivation, discipline, and skill development through on-the-job training and mentoring.

Quality & Deliverables Management:

• Own and drive section-wise output, ensuring that the deliverables meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Implement corrective actions in case of deviations and continuously strive to reduce rework and rejection rates.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), productivity, and on-time delivery.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining operations and tooling.
• Understanding of steel properties, grades, and machining behavior.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and process flow charts.
• Proficient in ERP software for planning and inventory control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Candidate:

• Hands-on experience in a factory environment with medium to large batch production.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Certification in Production Planning, Six Sigma, or related fields (preferred but not mandatory).

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Factory-based; must be comfortable working on the shop floor daily.

rochem.recruitment@gmail.com