Planning Manager

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop master production schedules based on confirmed customer orders, delivery commitments, and available production capacity.
• Prepare weekly, daily, and monthly production plans for fabrication, machining, assembly, painting, testing, and dispatch.
• Allocate production resources efficiently to maximize throughput and plant utilization.
• Monitor production schedules and revise plans based on changing priorities and customer requirements.
• Ensure on-time completion of manufacturing projects while maintaining quality standards.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Prepare Material Requirement Planning (MRP) in coordination with procurement and engineering teams.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, bought-out components, and consumables.
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize material shortages that impact production schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and purchase teams to expedite critical material deliveries.
• Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess stock and carrying costs.

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with Design and Engineering departments for timely release of:
  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
  • Fabrication Drawings
  • Assembly Drawings
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Verify BOM accuracy and resolve discrepancies before production commencement.
• Ensure engineering revisions are communicated promptly to production teams.

Shop Floor Management

• Coordinate activities across:
  • Fabrication
  • Machine Shop
  • Welding
  • Assembly
  • Quality Assurance
  • Stores
  • Dispatch
• Prioritize jobs based on project schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor production progress and identify bottlenecks.
• Resolve production issues through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to production processes and quality standards.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Track work-in-progress (WIP) across all manufacturing stages.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure timely completion of manufacturing activities.
• Conduct regular production review meetings.
• Identify production delays and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) schedules.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Utilize ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, and job monitoring.
• Maintain accurate production data and status updates.
• Develop planning dashboards and management reports.
• Recommend improvements to production planning systems and workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and efficiency enhancement.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare:
  • Daily Production Reports
  • Weekly Progress Reports
  • Monthly Production Dashboards
  • Capacity Utilization Reports
  • Material Shortage Reports
  • WIP Reports
• Present production status and project updates to management.
• Maintain documentation related to production planning and project execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with:
  • Procurement
  • Design
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Stores
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
• Ensure seamless communication between departments.
• Resolve planning conflicts and resource constraints.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor production planning teams.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Ensure adherence to production planning processes and SOPs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC).
• Experience in Engineering Manufacturing, Heavy Fabrication, or Process Automation industries.
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end production planning.
• Strong exposure to project-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating with procurement, design, production, and quality teams.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  OR
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  OR
• Production Engineering

Technical Skills

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Management
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Production Control
• Work Order Management
• Shop Floor Coordination
• Project Planning
• WIP Monitoring
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Resource Allocation
• Manufacturing Process Planning

Software Skills

• ERP Systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics / ERPNext or equivalent)
• MS Excel (Advanced)
• MS Project
• Primavera (Preferred)
• MS Office Suite

Industry Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Heavy Fabrication
• Machining
• Welding
• Assembly Operations
• Process Automation Equipment
• Solids Handling Equipment
• Conveyors
• Mixers
• Bin Activators
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Soft Skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Leadership and team management
• Effective communication skills
• Decision-making capability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Cross-functional coordination
• Time management
• Multitasking ability

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in process equipment manufacturing.
• Exposure to EPC or turnkey engineering projects.
• Experience in automation or material handling industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems.
• Strong ERP implementation or optimization experience.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value manufacturing projects simultaneously.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Process Automation
• Solids Handling Equipment
• Heavy Engineering
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Material Handling Equipment
• Cement Plant Equipment
• Steel Plant Equipment
• Pharmaceutical Equipment
• Chemical Process Equipment
• Food Processing Machinery
• Conveyor Manufacturing
• Fabrication Industry
• EPC Companies
• Industrial Automation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Production Completion
• Production Schedule Adherence
• Material Availability Rate
• Capacity Utilization
• WIP Reduction
• Inventory Optimization
• Project Delivery Performance
• Production Efficiency
• Machine Utilization
• Manufacturing Lead Time
• ERP Data Accuracy
• Cross-Functional Coordination Effectiveness
• Cost Reduction through Improved Planning
• Customer Delivery Performance
• Overall Plant Productivity