Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Job Title : General Manager –
Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Experience
– 15 -20 years

Education
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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA / PGDM in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management preferred.

Location:
LK Factory, Ahmednagar

Department:
Production Planning & Control

Job Purpose
To lead and manage end-to-end Production Planning & Control functions for the plant by ensuring optimum production scheduling, resource utilization, inventory management, customer delivery performance, and cross-functional coordination.



The role is responsible for aligning manufacturing operations with customer demand, business objectives, and operational excellence initiatives while ensuring inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop annual, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements.
- Ensure optimum machine loading and capacity utilization across manufacturing departments.
- Monitor production adherence against plan and take corrective actions to address deviations.
- Balance demand and capacity to achieve desired service levels and manufacturing efficiency.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;)
- Lead S&OP; reviews with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Production, and Finance teams.
- Ensure effective demand planning and conversion into executable production plans.
- Identify constraints and recommend mitigation pla

📌 General Manager (Ahmednagar)
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