A Production Planning Manager plays a key role in ensuring that manufacturing or production processes run efficiently, on time, and within budget. The role sits at the intersection of operations, supply chain, and business strategy.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the roles and responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities. Production Planning & Scheduling

- Develop detailed production plans based on demand forecasts and orders
- Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
- Ensure optimal utilization of machines, labor, and materials

Demand Forecasting & Coordination

- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand demand trends
- Adjust production plans based on seasonal or market changes
- Balance supply with demand to avoid overproduction or stockouts

Inventory Management

- Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods
- Ensure adequate stock levels without excess inventory
- Coordinate with procurement for timely material availability

Capacity Planning

- Evaluate production capacity (machines, manpower, time)
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows
- Plan for scaling production when needed

Coordination Across Departments

- Collaborate with:
- Procurement (for raw materials)
- Manufacturing (for execution)
- Quality (for standards)
- Logistics (for delivery timelines)

Process Improvement





- Analyze production data and K Pis
- Implement lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
- Reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies

Risk Management

- Identify potential disruptions (machine breakdowns, supply delays)
- Develop contingency plans
- Ensure business continuity

Reporting & Documentation

- Track production performance metrics
- Prepare reports for senior management
- Maintain accurate production records

Key Skills Required

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (like SAP, Oracle)
- Understanding of supply chain management
- Time management and multitasking
- Leadership and team coordination
- Data-driven decision making

KPIs (Performance Metrics)

- On-time production rate
- Capacity utilization
- Inventory turnover
- Production cost efficiency
- Order fulfillment rate

Job Type: Full time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

- Production planning: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

- Tamil (Preferred)
- Hindi (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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