Production Manager

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Job Description: PPC (Production Planning & Control) Executive

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head

Location: Factory / Plant

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Role Summary

The PPC (Production Planning & Control) Executive is responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the production process to ensure timely delivery, optimal utilization of machines and manpower, and minimum wastage. The role acts as a bridge between sales, stores, production, and dispatch.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders, forecasts, and priorities.

Break customer orders into batch-wise and machine-wise production plans.

Plan production considering machine capacity, cycle time, changeover time, and manpower availability.

Ensure alignment between production targets and delivery commitments.

Production Control

Monitor actual production vs planned production on a daily basis.

Track WIP (Work-in-Progress) and identify bottlenecks or delays.

Take corrective actions in coordination with production supervisors to meet targets.

Ensure smooth flow of material from one process to the next.

Material Planning & Coordination

Coordinate with Stores / Purchase to ensure timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and packaging.

Generate material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules.

Avoid material shortages or excess inventory through proper planning.

Inter-Department Coordination

Coordinate with Sales / CRM for order priorities, delivery schedules, and changes.

Coordinate with Quality for inspection planning and rejection analysis.

Coordinate with Dispatch / Logistics for readiness of finished goods.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain production data in ERP / Excel / Google Sheets.

Prepare and share daily reports such as:

Production Plan vs Actual

Machine Utilization

Rejection & Rework Report

Pending Orders Status

Support management with data for decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements to reduce lead time and costs.

Support lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, and capacity optimization initiatives.

Help standardize planning formats, reports, and SOPs.

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Required Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow

Knowledge of capacity planning, scheduling, and inventory control

Good command over Excel / Google Sheets (formulas, reports, dashboards preferred)

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities

Strong coordination and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

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Educational Qualification

Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related field

MBA / PG Diploma in Operations (preferred but not mandatory)

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Experience

1–5 years of experience in PPC / Production Planning / Operations

Experience in manufacturing industry (cables, power cords, electricals, plastics, automotive, appliances preferred)

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time production completion

Adherence to production plan

Reduction in machine idle time

Reduction in material shortages

Improved delivery performance

Accuracy of planning data and reports

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 2 - 5 years of experience.