Job Purpose :
To lead the planning function for the Pressure Vessel Division, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-oriented project delivery through meticulous planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordination across departments.
Key Responsibilities :
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Lead the development of detailed project schedules using Primavera / MS Project for pressure vessel manufacturing from order receipt to dispatch.
- Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), key milestones, and timelines for engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and dispatch.
- Identify and manage critical paths and potential bottlenecks.
Resource & Capacity Planning
Ensure optimal utilization of shop floor, manpower, and machine capacities.Coordinate with production heads to align project timelines with capacity availability.Project Monitoring & Control
Track project progress against the baseline schedule and initiate corrective actions for any delays.Monitor key project metrics – schedule adherence, cost performance index (CPI), schedule performance index (SPI), etc.Inter-Departmental Coordination
Work closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication, quality, and logistics teams to ensure synchronization of activities.Organize project review meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.Customer & Stakeholder Communication
Provide regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders.Support customer reviews with accurate schedule reports and progress presentations.Team Leadership
Lead and mentor the planning team in the division.Build capabilities in advanced project planning tools and lean project practices.Key Skills & Competencies :
Expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project / SAP PS moduleStrong understanding of pressure vessel fabrication processes and project lifecycleExcellent analytical, forecasting, and risk management skillsEffective communicator with cross-functional coordination abilityLeadership and team development capabilityExperience Required : 15+ years in Project Planning & Control in Heavy Engineering / Fabrication Industry
Qualification : B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Preferred : Experience with ASME, PED, or other pressure vessel code projects