Production Planning & Control Manager

Position: Production Planning & Control (PPC) Manager | Department: Production Planning & Control Role Overview The PPC Manager will be responsible for production planning, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure customer requirements are met on time with optimal use of resources. The role requires close coordination with production, procurement, quality, and stores to deliver efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and achieve lean manufacturing goals. Key Responsibilities (KRAs) Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and monitor daily/weekly/monthly production schedules. Ensure alignment of production plan with customer orders and forecasts. Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Plan material availability in line with schedules. Coordinate with procurement and stores for timely supplies. Resource Optimization Ensure optimal utilization of machines, manpower, and resources. Reduce idle time, downtime, and capacity gaps. Inventory & WIP Control Monitor WIP and inventory levels to avoid overstocking/shortages. Implement JIT and lean practices. Monitoring & Reporting Track production adherence vs. plan and highlight deviations. Prepare MIS reports on production efficiency, utilization, and delivery status. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with QC, Procurement, and Maintenance teams to resolve bottlenecks. Support management in long-term capacity planning. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) On-Time Delivery (OTD): ≥ 95%. Production Plan Adherence: ≥ 90%. Inventory Turnover Ratio: As per industry benchmark. Machine Utilization Rate: ≥ 85%. Manpower Utilization Rate: ≥ 90%. WIP Levels vs. Standards: Controlled within tolerance. Lead Time Reduction: ≥ 10% YOY.