Production Planning Coordinator

Responsibilities

A. Demand Translation

• Receive validated demand plan from Sales Planning Coordinator.
• Break down demand into factory-wise, mould-wise, and line-wise schedules.
• Prioritize production based on lead times, SKU complexity, and capacity constraints.

B. Capacity Planning

• Assess machine availability, mould condition, cycle times, and manpower resources in each factory.
• Prepare capacity utilization plan to ensure balanced load across factories.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend outsourcing or capacity adjustments.

C. Material Coordination

• Liaise with MM team on raw material procurement status and expected delivery dates.
• Ensure no production schedule is released without material readiness confirmation.
• Monitor inventory of critical moulds, adhesives, soles, and upper materials.

D. Monitoring & Control

• Track daily/weekly production progress vs schedule.
• Escalate risks of delays, breakdowns, or material shortages proactively.
• Reallocate production dynamically in case of bottlenecks.

F. Reporting & Communication

• Issue factory-wise monthly production schedules at least 10 days prior to actual production schedule.
• Prepare weekly production status reports and variance analysis.
• Report mould utilization rates, machine downtime, and vendor performance.

G. Continuous Improvement

• Standardize production planning process across 9 factories.
• Implement lean principles to reduce lead times and wastage.
• Recommend automation or advanced planning systems (APS) to improve efficiency.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Production Plan Adherence – Alignment of execution with demand forecast.
• Capacity Utilization – Efficient use of machines, moulds, and manpower.
• Material Availability Integration – Zero idle time due to missing materials.
• Vendor Alignment – On-time delivery of outsourced uppers/components.
• Delivery Reliability – Orders fulfilled on schedule and in full.
• Operational Efficiency – Reduce downtime, rework, and wastage.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / Diploma in Production, Operations, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Production Planning & Control or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in coordinating between sales and production units.
• Exposure to process improvement, efficiency initiatives, or operational excellence is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person