Production Planning and Control Executive

Job Title: Production Planning and Control Executive
Employment Type: Full-time

Location: chennai
Department: Production / Operations
Reports To: Production Manager / Plant Head
Industry: Aluminium Manufacturing / Metal Industry

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planning and Control (PPC) Executive to manage and coordinate production schedules, material planning, and workflow for aluminium-based products. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient production processes, on-time delivery, and optimal resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning:
• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to align planning with demand and capacity.
• Plan for raw materials (like aluminium ingots, billets, etc.), consumables, and tools as per the production schedule.
• Control & Monitoring:
• Monitor daily production activities and progress against schedules.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, or deviations and take corrective actions.
• Track inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to avoid shortages or excesses.
• Coordination:
• Liaise with the procurement and stores departments to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Work closely with quality control to ensure quality standards are met and integrated into planning.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain production records, reports, and documentation for audits and management review.
• Generate reports on production efficiency, downtime, utilization, and forecast vs. actual outputs.
• Process Improvement:
• Recommend improvements in production planning and scheduling systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts wherever applicable.

Very important Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must have the knowledge in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Odoo, Tally, etc.)
• Knowledge of aluminium manufacturing processes (extrusion, rolling, casting, etc.)
• Must know to troubleshoot the ERP's systems.
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to handle multi-tasking and work under pressure
• Understanding of inventory control and supply chain management

Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Experience: 2–5 years in a production planning role within an aluminium or metal-based manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with ISO standards, lean manufacturing, and 5S
• Hands-on experience in aluminium processing (e.g., extrusion, anodizing, casting)
• Exposure to export orders and customized product scheduling

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Production planning and control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person