Manufacturing Specialist - Production Planning and Control

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Planning & Control (PPC) candidate with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production scheduling, material planning, and cross-functional coordination. The role is responsible End to End Planning process, for ensuring smooth production flow, on-time delivery, optimal inventory management, and efficient utilization of plant resources.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Develop and provide manufacturing slot plan for Sales new project quote

- Coordinate with sales & Project team for End to End project execution

- Develop and execute daily / weekly / monthly production plans based on customer demand and business priorities.

- Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and uninterrupted production.

- Monitor production schedules vs actual output and drive corrective actions for delays or bottlenecks.

- Prepare capacity planning based on manpower, machine availability, and testing constraints.

- Track material shortages, supplier delays, and critical parts, and escalating risks proactively.

- Ensure on-time order execution (Work Order release) while maintaining production efficiency and delivery commitments.

- Analyze inventory levels, WIP, and finished goods stock to optimize working capital.

- Manage MRP / ERP transactions such as demand planning, production orders, reservations, and stock allocation.

- Lead production review meetings and provide MIS reports on plan adherence, backlog, and key KPIs.

- Work closely with engineering / project teams for new product introduction, revisions, and change management.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.

Required Skills:

- Strong knowledge in Production Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory Control

- Experience in ERP systems (SAP must)

- Understanding of MRP, capacity planning, BOM, routing, and material flow

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Good coordination and stakeholder management ability

- Proficiency in Excel / reporting dashboards / data analysis

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts is an added advantage

Qualification:

- BE or B.Tech Engineering in Electrical, Electronic, Electronics & Instrumentation majors

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment / Automotive / Electrical / Electronics / Heavy Engineering

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production plan adherence (%)

- On-time delivery (%)

- Inventory turns / stock accuracy

- Schedule attainment

- Reduction in material shortages / line stoppages

- Capacity utilization

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes