Senior Manager- Production Planning and Control (PPC)

Job Title:

Senior Manager – Production Planning and Control (PPC)

Department:

Manufacturing / Operations

Reporting To:

General Manager – Operations/CFO/CEO

Location: Kochi

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager – Production Planning and Control (PPC) is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of production activities to ensure optimal use of resources, timely delivery of products, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and coordination with cross-functional teams including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and implement detailed production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align demand planning with production output.
• Monitor daily/weekly/monthly production targets and ensure timely completion.

2. Inventory & Resource Management

• Manage raw material and WIP inventories to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of materials.
• Optimize labor, machine utilization, and other resources to meet production targets.

3. Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Identify bottlenecks and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cost of production.

4. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of planners and production coordinators.
• Facilitate regular reviews with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Drive accountability and performance culture within the PPC team.

5. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present reports on production status, capacity utilization, adherence to schedules, and KPIs.
• Analyze variances and take corrective actions in coordination with concerned departments.

6. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards in all planning activities.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance efforts.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and planning abilities
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft BC, SAP, etc.)
• Leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Time management and multitasking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, or Industrial preferred) or
• Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)
• 10+ years of experience in production planning & control, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Adherence to production schedules
• Inventory turnover ratio
• On-time delivery (OTD) rate
• Production efficiency and downtime
• Cost savings through optimization
• Team performance and development