Production Planning Manager (Candidates from Home Textiles / Textiles only)

Production Planning & Control (PPC) Manager – Home Textiles / Woven Textiles

Location:

[Factory Location – e.g., Karur, Tamil Nadu]

Experience Required:

5 to 10 Years

Educational Qualification:

• Diploma / B.Tech / B.Sc in Textile Technology, Apparel Production, or relevant field

Reports To:

Deputy General Manager – Production Planning & Control

Role Summary:

The PPC Manager will be responsible for end-to-end planning, monitoring, and control of production activities across weaving, dyeing, stitching, and finishing units. This includes capacity planning, material requirement planning, and schedule adherence to ensure on-time delivery with cost and resource optimization. The role demands coordination across multiple departments and usage of advanced planning tools to drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Create and monitor master production plans based on order confirmations and delivery timelines.
• Develop weekly and daily production schedules aligned with capacity and raw material availability.
• Prioritize orders based on lead times, buyer importance, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with merchandising, procurement, and QA teams for smooth workflow.

2. Capacity & Load Planning

• Assess and allocate machine and manpower capacity based on incoming order volumes.
• Balance production load across units to avoid under/overutilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose actionable solutions.

3. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Calculate yarn, fabric, accessories, and packaging requirements based on BOM and production targets.
• Track and follow up on material availability with purchase and stores.
• Ensure zero material shortages that affect line feeding or dispatches.

4. Shop Floor Monitoring & Control

• Monitor daily output against plan; drive corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Maintain visibility of WIP at all stages through dashboards or tracking systems.
• Conduct regular production review meetings with floor in-charges and supervisors.

5. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead a team of PPC executives or planners to ensure timely and accurate planning execution.
• Train and mentor team members on planning best practices and systems usage.
• Coordinate with department heads (weaving, dyeing, sewing, etc.) for integrated planning.

6. System & Tool Utilization

• Work with ERP / MIS / PPC software (e.g., WFX, Fastreact, SAP, customized in-house tools).
• Develop automated Excel dashboards and T&A charts for tracking orders and capacity.
• Use visual tools like Gantt charts, heatmaps, and color-coded systems for status reporting.
• Exposure to AI-based predictive analytics or automated planning tools is a plus.

7. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering:
• Production vs. Plan
• Capacity utilization
• Order adherence
• Delay reasons and corrective actions
• Analyze trends to improve future planning accuracy and decision-making.

8. Compliance & Process Excellence

• Maintain documentation for audits and ensure planning activities align with buyer and internal SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the planning function (e.g., Lean, 5S, Six Sigma).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of home textiles production processes: yarn, weaving, dyeing, stitching, finishing
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination
• Hands-on experience in team handling and multi-unit planning
• Proficient in MS Excel, planning software, and ERP systems
• Result-oriented mindset with ability to work under pressure

Preferred Exposure:

• Handled planning for global buyers (e.g., Europe & US brands )
• Worked in textile clusters like Karur, Erode, Tirupur, or Panipat
• Implemented automated planning tools or dashboards
• Led a planning team of 2–5 people or more

Note:

1. Willingness to work onsite – Karur and relocate.

Share your resumes to: gm_hradmin@asianfab.com