Production Planning Manager

Job Title: Production Planning Manager Location: Faridabad, Haryana Department: Production Reports To: Head of Operations / COO Employment Type: Full-Time About Cosmos Pumps Pvt. Ltd. Cosmos Pumps is a leading manufacturer of dewatering pumps and industrial pumping solutions, delivering excellence across domestic and international markets. With a strong engineering backbone and a commitment to innovation, we are transforming into a dynamic, startup-driven ecosystem that encourages ownership, agility, and performance. Job Purpose: To oversee and streamline the production planning process to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing. The Production Planning Manager plays a key role in aligning manufacturing schedules with sales forecasts, inventory requirements, and operational capacities. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Scheduling: Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales orders, forecasts, and stock requirements. Coordinate with Sales, Purchase, Store, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless alignment of plans. Material Requirement Planning (MRP): Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies through close coordination with SCM and Purchase departments. Monitor inventory levels and initiate reorders as necessary. Capacity Planning & Load Balancing: Evaluate plant capacity and resource availability. Balance production loads across multiple work centers to avoid bottlenecks. Monitoring & Control: Track production progress and revise schedules as needed to meet delivery deadlines. Identify variances in actual vs. planned output and take corrective actions. Collaboration & Communication: Liaise with Design, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve production constraints. Conduct regular production meetings to review planning status and address operational challenges. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production planning KPIs such as on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and WIP status. Analyze trends to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase output reliability. Key Skills and Competencies: Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes , preferably in industrial pumps or heavy engineering . Expertise in MRP/ERP systems (Tally ERP, SAP, or equivalent). Ability to read engineering drawings , BOMs, and routing sheets. Excellent analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interdepartmental collaboration abilities. Proficiency in Excel, planning dashboards, and reporting tools. Qualifications & Experience: Education: B. Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering Experience: 7–12 years of experience in Production Planning, with at least 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role in a similar industry Preferred Industry Background: Pump manufacturing, industrial machinery, heavy engineering, rotating equipment, or fabrication-based manufacturing. Show more Show less