The Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control role oversees material management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production planning activities within an automotive manufacturing workplace. The position plays a key part in maintaining efficient material flow, optimising storage and logistics resources, developing operational teams, and supporting cost-effective production.

Responsibilities

- Manage material receipt, Kanban systems, inventory, spare parts, and warehouse operations

- Oversee inventory control for raw materials, child parts, sub-assemblies, finished goods, and goods in transit

- Optimise warehouse space utilisation and implement storage improvement initiatives

- Manage workforce deployment, monitor productivity, and maintain an efficient process flow

- Use Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for inventory and material management

- Promote workplace safety standards and implement the 5S methodology across operations

- Monitor operational targets, conduct performance reviews, and ensure the timely completion of action plans

- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation in accordance with International Automotive Task Force (IATF) requirements





- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address defective materials and implement corrective actions

- Manage logistics assets, including trucks, forklifts, trolleys, and bins

- Monitor material movement and support Just-in-Time (JIT) implementation

- Conduct team training, skill development, and DOJO activities

- Maintain effective communication between management and operational teams

- Prepare annual budgets and support cost optimisation initiatives

Requirements

- Practical knowledge of production planning, material management, inventory control, and warehouse operations

- Experience using SAP or another ERP system for inventory and material management activities

- Understanding of Kanban systems, JIT implementation, 5S practices, and IATF documentation requirements

- Ability to manage workforce deployment, monitor productivity, conduct operational reviews, and develop team capabilities

- Strong coordination, reporting, budgeting, and problem-solving skills

About the company A company in the automotive components manufacturing industry with operations in India. The organisation manufactures parts and systems for automotive applications and supports customers through established production capabilities.

📌 Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control (Bangalore East)
🏢 JAC Recruitment
📍 Bangalore East