Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer

Requirements

About the Role:

Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient production schedules and plans based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, stores, manufacturing, and quality departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor daily production progress and work with shop floor teams to meet planned targets and resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and materials by balancing workloads across production lines.
• Review customer forecasts and communicate relevant production needs across departments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update Bill of Materials (BOM), work orders, and routing processes in the ERP/MRP system.
• Analyze production variances and suggest corrective actions to minimize disruptions and improve lead times.
• Handle material requirement planning (MRP) to align procurement and stock levels with production needs.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turnover.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with the quality team to ensure that products meet specifications and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present reports on production planning, delays, capacity analysis, and other metrics to management.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Production Planning & Control in the automobile or related manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with OEM production systems, manufacturing processes, and automotive quality standards.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP software and MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory management, and capacity planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, and Kaizen practices is an added advantage.