PPC Manager

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts, customer requirements, and business priorities.
• Prepare and monitor production schedules to ensure timely execution and achievement of production targets.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, purchase, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production progress against planned schedules and identify bottlenecks, delays, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, and production resources.
• Prepare and monitor material requirement plans (MRP) in line with production schedules.
• Track material shortages, pending supplies, and critical components to avoid production disruptions.
• Monitor production KPIs, including plan vs. actual, schedule adherence, material availability, and inventory turnover.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and improved production efficiency.

2. Stores & Inventory Management

• Manage overall stores and warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, issuance, and movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensure proper material inward and outward processes, including GRN, material inspection coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely updating of stock transactions in ERP.
• Monitor inventory levels, minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder levels, and safety stock.
• Ensure proper material identification, bin management, storage practices, and traceability.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and cycle counts, and reconcile discrepancies with system records.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable and maintain proper material preservation and handling.
• Ensure optimum warehouse space utilization and adherence to 5S, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Lead and monitor the stores team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

3. Coordination & Cross-functional Responsibilities

• Work closely with the purchase and procurement teams to ensure timely procurement and availability of materials.
• Coordinate with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Collaborate with quality teams for material inspection, rejection handling, and inventory control.
• Coordinate with dispatch and logistics teams for finished goods movement and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and present regular MIS reports on production planning, inventory status, material shortages, and stock accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory carrying costs, material wastage, and production downtime.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• Additional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 710 years of relevant experience in PPC, production planning, material planning, and stores/warehouse management.
• Experience in automobile, automotive components, EV manufacturing, or engineering manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, inventory management, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems and inventory management modules.
• Good understanding of GRN, FIFO, stock reconciliation, cycle counting, and warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, MIS reporting, and production/inventory tracking.
• Experience in handling and managing a team across PPC and stores functions.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Leadership and team management.
• Decision-making and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and timely production execution.