Planning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager from the apparel/export industry to oversee production planning, capacity management, and workflow optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, leadership ability, and a proven track record in managing planning functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Planning & Cost Management

• Define and manage the operational budget to align with production goals and cost constraints.
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Time & Motion Studies & SOP Development

• Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal workflow and establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes.

Production Process Analysis

• Map and analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Proactively recommend improvements to streamline operations.

Efficiency and Resource Optimization

• Develop and implement methods to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and optimize material, manpower, and machinery utilization.
• Conduct capacity planning for machinery and manpower to meet production targets .

Line Performance Monitoring & Workload Balancing

• Monitor daily line performance, balance workloads, and ensure smooth allocation of job cards.
• Adjust priorities in response to urgent orders and maintain production continuity .

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, materials, and other teams to ensure seamless workflow and resource alignment .

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and other industrial best practices to boost productivity and quality .

SMV Calculation & Monitoring

• Calculate, monitor, and update Standard Minute Values (SMV) for each style to support capacity planning .

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare detailed productivity, efficiency, and capacity utilization reports (MIS) for management review .

Training & Staff Development

• Train production staff on SOPs, best practices, efficiency techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Production Ownership

• Take full ownership of production planning and control, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month