Designation: Engineer - PPC

Production Planning & Scheduling

- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for injection molding machines.
- Create machine-wise production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and inventory requirements.
- Optimize machine loading and capacity utilization across the molding department.
- Plan mold changeovers and production sequencing to minimize downtime and setup losses.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.

Material Planning

- Coordinate with the procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, color masterbatches, packaging materials, and inserts.
- Monitor material consumption and inventory levels to prevent production interruptions.
- Support inventory optimization initiatives and reduce excess stock.

Capacity & Resource Planning

- Conduct capacity planning for machines, molds, manpower, and auxiliary equipment.
- Analyze production constraints and recommend solutions to improve throughput.
- Support new product launches through effective production planning and resource allocation.

Production Monitoring

- Track production performance against plan.
- Monitor machine utilization, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and schedule adherence.
- Identify bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
- Ensure planned versus actual production reporting is maintained accurately.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Liaise with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Logistics, and Sales teams.




- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with production plans.
- Ensure tooling availability and readiness for scheduled production runs.

Continuous Improvement

- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Develop planning strategies to reduce lead times and improve delivery performance.
- Analyze production data and prepare reports for management review.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain production planning records and scheduling documentation.
- Generate Daily Production Reports (DPR), capacity utilization reports, and inventory reports.
- Prepare KPI dashboards related to delivery performance, plan adherence, machine utilization, and inventory levels.

Required Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related field.

Experience

- 3-8 years of experience in production planning within an injection molding or plastics manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with high-volume manufacturing operations preferred.

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and manufacturing operations.




- Production planning and scheduling expertise.
- Capacity planning and inventory management knowledge.
- Understanding of molds, machine capacities, cycle times, and production efficiency metrics.
- ERP/MRP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, etc.).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and OEE concepts.

Key Competencies

- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Production planning and coordination
- Solid communication and stakeholder management
- Time management and prioritization
- Data-driven decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Continuous improvement mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production plan adherence (%)
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Machine utilization (%)
- Capacity utilization (%)
- Inventory turnover
- Schedule attainment
- Mold changeover efficiency
- Production downtime reduction
- Customer delivery performance
- Material availability for production (>98%)

Preferred Industry Experience

- Automotive Components
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Consumer Durables
- Electrical & Electronics
- Packaging
- Medical Plastics
- Industrial Products

Level: Engineer / Senior Engineer (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 PPC-Engineer (Injection Moulding Production) (Virgonagar)
🏢 MacPro Technologies
📍 Virgonagar