- Develop and implement monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
- Coordinate with the sales and marketing team to align production schedules with demand.
- Monitor plant capacity utilization and propose adjustments to optimize efficiency.
- Ensure raw materials and consumables are available as per production requirements.
- Maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
- Work closely with the procurement and warehouse teams to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Implement inventory control measures (e.g., safety stock, reorder levels) to minimize wastage and holding costs.
- Monitor real-time production performance and take corrective actions to avoid deviations from the plan.
- Analyze bottlenecks and downtime causes, implementing solutions for process improvement.
- Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Act as the key liaison between production, sales execution, procurement, logistics, and marketing teams.
- Ensure on-time dispatch of finished goods by coordinating with warehouseand logistics teams.
- Prepare and present production reports, KPI dashboards, and progress updates to management
Preferred candidate profile
- B.E. / B. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. An MBA in Operations / Supply Chain is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of production planning & scheduling in the chemical industry.
- Proficiency in SAP HANA for production control and inventory management.
- Analytical & problem-solving skills to optimize manufacturing operations.
- Leadership & team coordination to manage cross-functional collaboration.
- Solid communication & stakeholder management to align different departments.
- Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, safety, and regulatory requirements.