Production Planning Specialist

The PPC Specialist is responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing processes that meet customer demands, quality standards, and delivery timelines. You will be coordinating with cross-functional teams including procurement, stores, production, CSM, and quality to optimize resource utilization and reduce production downtime. You will develop and maintain the master production schedule based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity availability. It will be your responsibility to coordinate with the Purchase and Store departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components. Issuing production plans and work orders to the production floor with clear priorities and timelines will also be a part of your role. Monitoring daily production output, identifying bottlenecks or deviations, and implementing corrective actions are crucial tasks. You must ensure on-time delivery of products by closely tracking progress against the production schedule. Analyzing production data to improve workflow, reduce lead times, and enhance productivity will be essential. Collaboration with QA/QC for production clearance, line clearance, and documentation control is also required. Maintaining accurate records of production schedules, machine load, manpower planning, and shift allocations is a key responsibility. Compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, and internal quality procedures is mandatory. Preparing reports on production performance, adherence to plan, and capacity utilization is part of the role. Participation in process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing projects, and resource optimization programs will also be expected. Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelors degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field. - 3-6 years of experience in production planning/control, preferably in a regulated industry like pharmaceuticals or medical devices. - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and material flow. - Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and production planning tools. - Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, and other quality system regulations. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities. Key Competencies: - Production Scheduling - Material Requirement Planning (MRP) - SAP/ERP & Data Analysis - Coordination & Communication - Problem Solving - Process Optimization - Attention to Detail - Compliance & Documentation,