Job Description – Assistant Production Manager (Production Planning)
Company: Sam Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Industry: Sensor Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Assistant Production Manager to support production planning and control activities. The candidate will be responsible for preparing production schedules, monitoring material availability, tracking production progress, coordinating with different departments, and ensuring timely completion of production orders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
2. Prepare production schedules according to customer orders and delivery deadlines.
3. Coordinate with Purchase and Stores departments for raw material and component availability.
4. Check stock availability, BOM (Bill of Materials), and material requirements before production planning.
5. Follow up with the Production Department to ensure work is completed as per schedule.
6. Track pending orders, work-in-progress (WIP), and production status.
7. Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Quality, Sales, and Dispatch departments.
8. Prepare daily production reports, pending order reports, and material shortage reports.
9. Update production planning data in Excel and ERP software.
10. Identify production delays and inform the Production Manager.
11. Revise production schedules according to urgent orders and material availability.
12. Maintain proper records of planned versus actual production.
Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of Production Planning & Control (PPC).
- Good command of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
- Knowledge of ERP software and production reporting.
- Understanding of inventory, BOM, and material planning.
- Good coordination and follow-up skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and time management.
Qualification & Experience
- Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or a relevant engineering field.
- Preferred experience: 2–4 years in production planning or PPC in a manufacturing company.
- Experience in sensor, electronics, instrumentation, or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely preparation and updating of production plans.
- Production schedule adherence.
- Accurate material requirement planning.
- Reduction in production delays and material shortages.
- Timely completion of customer orders.
Preferred Candidate: A planning-oriented candidate with strong Excel skills, good departmental coordination, and practical manufacturing experience.