Production Planning and Control Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities 1. Ensure High OTIF (On Time In Full) Performance Monitor customer order schedules and plan production to meet committed delivery dates. Coordinate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure orders are delivered complete and on time. Minimize delivery delays and partial shipments through proactive planning and follow-up. 2. Adherence to Product Delivery Plan Track and align daily/weekly delivery plans with the production schedule. Adjust planning dynamically based on customer priority, material availability, or production constraints. Analyze and report any delivery plan deviations with corrective actions. 3. Improve Forecast Accuracy Collect accurate sales forecasts from the marketing/sales team and incorporate them into production planning. Continuously compare forecasted vs. actual demand to refine prediction accuracy. Share feedback with cross-functional teams to improve forecast quality. 4. Production Plan Adherence Ensure daily production activities follow the approved monthly and weekly production plan. Minimize production rescheduling and last-minute changes. Conduct variance analysis between planned and actual production. 5. Maximize Plant Capacity Utilization Plan production loads effectively across shifts and machines to utilize available capacity. Identify and eliminate idle time or under-utilized resources. Optimize resource allocation considering maintenance, manpower, and machine availability. 6. Improve Product Changeover Effectiveness Plan production batches to minimize frequent product changeovers. Work with production and quality teams to reduce setup/changeover time. Track changeover durations and implement SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) or similar practices if needed. 7. Ensure Planning Accuracy vs. Actual Cycle Time Compare planned cycle times with actual production times and update planning norms accordingly. Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies affecting cycle time accuracy. Work with process teams to validate standard times and correct deviations. 8. Drive Production Planning for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Improvement Align production schedules to support higher machine uptime and fewer stoppages. Plan preventive maintenance into the production calendar to avoid unplanned breakdowns. Contribute to performance and quality improvements by ensuring stable production sequences. Preferred candidate profile • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of injection moulding process flow, machine scheduling, and material planning. Proficient in ERP, must have experience of 5 years in the PPC field Good execution skills Strong understanding of production planning concepts, capacity planning, and shop floor control. Good command of MS Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, Gantt charts). • Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Able to analyze production variances, root causes, and implement improvements. Good understanding of KPIs like OTIF, OEE, cycle time, and changeover time. • Communication & Collaboration: Strong coordination skills with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, purchase). Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and follow-up. • Work Ethic: Process-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Capable of working under pressure and handling dynamic production requirements