Production & Planning Engineer

Job Title: Production Planner – Plastic Manufacturing

Location: CHENNAI

Shift: 10 Hours (Flexible Shift – Day/Night as per production requirement)

Reports To: Plant Head / Production Manager

Job Purpose

The Production Planner will be responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling daily and weekly production schedules in the plastic manufacturing plant. The role ensures optimal utilization of machines, manpower, and materials to meet customer delivery timelines while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and release daily/weekly production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth execution of schedules.
• Monitor production progress on the shop floor and update plans based on real-time conditions.
• Track machine capacity, manpower availability, and mould/tool readiness for effective planning.
• Ensure raw material and consumables availability in coordination with stores and purchase.
• Minimize downtime by planning preventive maintenance schedules in alignment with production needs.
• Analyze variances between planned vs. actual production and recommend corrective actions.
• Support new product trials and integrate them into production schedules with minimal disruption.
• Prepare shift-wise/daily production performance reports for management review.
• Work closely with dispatch/logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning within plastic manufacturing (injection moulding / extrusion / blow moulding).
• Strong understanding of plastic processing operations, machine capacity, and cycle time calculations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / ERP systems for planning and reporting.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to flexible 10-hour shifts (day/night).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and shop floor coordination is an advantage.

Work Environment & Shift

• 10-hour working shift (flexible – day/night as per production requirements).
• Shop floor and office-based role with close interaction with production and quality teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person