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Job Summary
The Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) will be responsible for end-to-end production planning, scheduling, material planning, and production execution for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing. The role ensures timely availability of materials, optimum production capacity utilization, inventory control, and on-time delivery while coordinating closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Projects, Stores, Procurement, and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate should have experience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as BESS, EV Battery, Automotive, Electronics, or Industrial Equipment manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand and project schedules.
- Prepare Master Production Schedule (MPS) and production loading plans.
- Plan manufacturing activities for:
- Battery Module Assembly
- Battery Pack Assembly
- HV/LV Pack Assembly
- Rack Assembly
- BESS Container Integration




- Optimize production sequencing to maximize capacity utilization and minimize downtime.

2. Production Control
- Monitor production progress against plan and take corrective actions to meet delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Stores to resolve production bottlenecks.
- Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) and ensure smooth production flow.
- Monitor production KPIs such as plan adherence, schedule attainment, throughput, and OEE.

3. Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Plan material requirements based on BOM and production schedules.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure timely availability of raw materials and bought-out components.
- Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving inventory, and shortages.
- Optimize inventory while avoiding production interruptions.
- Coordinate with Stores for material issuance and inventory accuracy.

4. SAP & ERP Management
- Utilize SAP PP/MM modules f

📌 Manager - Production Planning and Control (India)
🏢 Vikram Solar
📍 India