Manager PPC

Job Purpose :

Develop production plan, budget and timelines according to production specifications. Plan workflow and schedules for production departments. Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery.

Principal Accountabilities

Production Planning & Scheduling :

Oversee production planning and management activities within the organization.

Develop production plan, budget (inventory + OT) and timelines according to production specifications.

Plan work flow and schedules for production departments.

Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines. Establishing Performance Standard.

Ensure optimum utilization of resources like manpower, machines, and materials.

Coordination and Support

Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules.

Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly

Ensure zero-line stoppage at production due to non-availability of material.

Notify Customer / sales team on any delays and outages.

Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction

Comparing Actual Performance against standards.

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Calculate material requirements based on BOM and consumption rates.

Raise material requisitions to Procurement and follow up for timely availability.

Coordinate with the Stores team for inventory control and stock accuracy.

Capacity Planning

Analyze machine capacity and manpower availability to balance workloads.

Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for capacity optimization.

Plan for overtime, subcontracting, or additional resources if required.

Shop Floor Coordination

Monitor daily production output against the plan and take corrective action for delays.

Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Plant Heads for smooth execution.

Prioritize urgent or export orders as per customer and business needs.

Monitoring & Reporting

Track key production KPIs : adherence to plan, machine efficiency, line balancing, rework / rejection, and on-time delivery.

Generate MIS reports on production status, WIP, and inventory.

Analyze variance between planned vs. actual performance and suggest improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Quality, Design, and SCM teams to address deviations or design changes.

Participate in NPD (New Product Development) meetings for timeline planning and resource alignment.

Support audits (ISO / IATF) with relevant documentation and reports.

Cost Control & Efficiency

Ensure efficient planning to reduce production downtime and idle time.

Minimize inventory holding costs through JIT (Just-In-Time) planning.

Contribute to cost-saving initiatives via lean planning and waste reduction.

ERP / SAP Operations

Maintain and update production data in ERP / SAP systems (Routing, BOM, Production Order creation, Closure).

Ensure real-time tracking of job cards, WIP status, and material consumption.

Knowledge & Skills needed to deliver on the accountabilities :

Product knowledge

Process knowledge

Planning Skills

Execution skills

Coordination skills

People Management

Financial Budget and Control

Relationship Management

Formal Education Requirements, as applicable :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Years of relevant Experience needed :

Minimum of 10 + years’ experience in PPC and preferably in Automotive industry.