Production Planning Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Planning Manager with experience in the valves and flow meter industry to oversee and optimize our manufacturing scheduling and materials planning. This role is critical in ensuring efficient production workflows, inventory control, and timely delivery of customer orders while aligning with quality and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer orders, forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality departments to align production activities with business goals.
• Plan and control material requirements (MRP) to ensure optimal stock levels for components such as castings, seals, electronic sensors, and machined parts.
• Review and adjust production plans to address capacity constraints, labor availability, and machine downtime.
• Monitor and report on key KPIs: OTIF (On-Time In Full), production efficiency, inventory turns, and WIP levels.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry quality standards.
• Use ERP systems to manage planning and scheduling activities.
• Lead daily production meetings and communicate timelines, priorities, and constraints clearly.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring smooth integration into production planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, preferably within the valve, instrumentation, or flow control industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: casting, machining, assembly, pressure testing, calibration, etc.
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and planning tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards (API, ANSI, ISO, PED, NDT) is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Hands-on knowledge of industry products: control valves, ball valves, pressure regulators, turbine flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, etc.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Focal Point, Jalandhar, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Production planning: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person