Production Planning Control - Heavy Duty Fabrication

Job Description

Job Title PPC Manager – Production Planning & Control Role Overview Lead end-to-end planning, scheduling, and execution of production operations. Ensure seamless coordination of demand forecasting, inventory, quality, shop-floor performance, and financial goals to drive on-time delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain daily/weekly/monthly schedules aligned with capacity and customer demand. Prioritize and manage order-to-delivery flow across plants. Material & Inventory Management Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely raw material availability. Monitor inventory to minimize shortages or excess—drive optimal turnover. Shop Floor Control Track real-time production; resolve bottlenecks and adjust schedules. Liaise with Quality to enforce standards, address deviations, and report non-conformances. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Define and track KPIs (OTIF, lead-time, capacity utilization). Generate dashboards and present insights to MD and senior leadership. Cross-Functional Coordination Participate in S&OP meetings, aligning PPC with Production, Sales, Quality, and Stores & Finance. Collaborate on resource planning, budgeting, and corrective action planning. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement Mentor PPC coordinators/planners in a process-driven, analytical culture. Implement Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools. Overseeing the plate-cutting section and ensuring the timely delivery of plates to the Production Department Qualifications & Skills Bachelors in engineering (Mechanical / Industrial) preferred. 8–12 years in manufacturing PPC—experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, or railways is a plus. Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred); strong Excel & planning-tool expertise. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and performance-tracking capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions. Desired Competencies Leadership in team development and cross-functional engagement. Business acumen: cost control, budgeting, and financial awareness. Operational excellence: Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement mind-set. Result-driven: Focus on on-time delivery, quality compliance, and customer satisfaction. Reporting & Collaboration Reports to: Managing Director Collaborates with: Purchase, Production, Quality, Stores, Sales & Finance teams Company Overview Raunaq Engineering is a Pune-based specialist in heavy fabrication and machining, handling base frames, tanks, pressure vessels, railway bogie components, and more. The company operates with in-house CNC machining, certified welding, plasma cutting, and robust quality-control systems. They maintain a highly skilled workforce and are committed to precision, quality, and continuous growth. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Application Question(s): Do you have experience in production planning & control in fabrication or machining industries? How many years of experience do you have in PPC? Are you proficient in AutoCAD for reading fabrication drawings and preparing nesting layouts? Which ERP or production software tools have you used in previous roles? Have you worked in an environment where production planning and execution needed coordination with stores, purchase, and design departments? Are you comfortable preparing daily and monthly production plans? Have you ever managed urgent or last-minute production changes? Briefly explain. Are you willing to work from the shop floor when required for tracking progress and resolving issues? What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Work Location: In person