Production Planning Executive

Industry: Electrical Manufacturing (MCB/RCCB, Control Panels, Switchgear, Assemblies)

Department: Production / PPC

Designation: Production Planning Executive

Location: Plant / Factory

1. Role Summary

The Production Planning Executive is responsible for preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, monitoring material availability, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient utilization of manpower, machines, and resources to meet customer delivery timelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production plans based on sales orders, forecast, and inventory levels.
• Allocate production loads to different lines (Assembly, Press Shop, Welding, Calibration, Testing, Packaging).
• Monitor WIP and ensure smooth flow of materials across all production stages.
• Create job orders / work orders and align them with machine capacity.
• Material Planning & Coordination
• Coordinate with Stores & Purchase for material availability (plastics, metal parts, springs, coils, terminals, components, etc.).
• Track shortages and update production on material readiness.
• Maintain minimum stock and reorder level reports.
• Production Control
• Monitor actual production vs. planned output and highlight variances.
• Ensure machines are optimally utilized with minimum downtime.
• Assist in line balancing and capacity enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare daily production reports, shift reports, and utilization charts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Dispatch teams.
• Ensure timely handover of finished goods for QC inspection and dispatch.
• Participate in daily production review meetings.
• Data Management & Documentation
• Maintain production schedules, routing sheets, and BOM accuracy.
• Update ERP/MIS tools for production entries, material consumption, and WIP.
• Generate monthly MIS reports for management review.
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure production plans align with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support implementation of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and safety practices.

3. Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes (MCB/RCCB/ELCB components).
• Understanding of BOM, routing, cycle time, line balancing, and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems (Tally Prime Manufacturing).
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and follow-up abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Work Location: In person