Job Description

Mission

§ Key missions of the position:

· Lead and strengthen production planning and scheduling processes aligned with MPS

· Drive capacity planning and resource optimization across manufacturing units

· Ensure seamless material availability through proactive coordination with Fulfillment

· Improve plant performance through inventory control and lean practices

· Enhance OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery and overall customer satisfaction

· Lead digitalization/system-driven planning processes (ERP, analytics)

Measurement

Q: Production adherence and quality compliance
C: Inventory optimization and cost efficiency
D: On-time production scheduling and delivery performance

· MPS (Master Production Schedule) Adherence

· Customer OTIF (On Time In Full)

· Plan vs Actual production performance

· Inventory turnover and accuracy

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

· Execution of Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with demand forecasts

· Ensure optimized and balanced production scheduling across work centers

· Drive level loading and bottleneck management to improve throughput

· Approve and monitor shift plans based on capacity and priorities

Capacity & Resource Management· Oversee plant capacity planning, including machine loading and manpower utilization· Drive productivity improvements through optimal allocation of resources· Identify constraints and implement corrective/long-term capacity enhancement plans

Material Planning & Coordination

- Ensure availability of raw materials and components for uninterrupted production
- Lead coordination with fulfillment and warehouse teams
- Drive proactive shortage management and escalation handling
- Monitor inventory trends and align planning to minimize disruptions

Order Execution & Production





- Oversee end-to-end execution of production activities to ensure smooth workflow across all manufacturing stages
- Monitor production progress and control output to meet schedules, targets, and delivery commitments
- Drive coordination with shop floor teams to resolve execution issues and maintain continuous production flow
- Ensure adherence to production timelines by proactively addressing delays, bottlenecks, and operational constraints

Production Control & Performance Monitoring

- Review Planned vs Actual performance and lead variance analysis
- Drive corrective actions and continuous monitoring for schedule adherence
- Ensure discipline in execution on the shop floor through coordination with operations teams

Inventory Management

- Manage raw material (RM), work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory with a focus on maintaining operational continuity
- Ensure optimum stock levels are maintained by balancing production requirements with inventory holding costs and storage limitations
- Work towards reducing excess and obsolete inventory through effective planning, monitoring, and control mechanisms

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

- Lead implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify process inefficiencies and deploy improvement frameworks
- Drive cross-functional projects for productivity and cost optimization

Systems & Data Management

- Drive effective utilization of ERP and planning systems to enable accurate, data-driven production planning and decision-making
- Lead development of reports,



MIS dashboards, and performance analytics for monitoring key operational indicators
- Ensure high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and system discipline across all PPC processes
- Leverage data insights to identify gaps, improve planning efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Act as a key interface between production, Fulfillment, and Warehouse
- Drive alignment between demand planning and production capability
- Participate in SIOP discussions and execution

People Management: YES ¨ NO ¨

If People Management, how many employees are managed? No

Number of people : Nil

Budget Management: YES ¨ NO ¨

NO

Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

§ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

§ MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) – Preferred

Qualified Experience

§ 8–12 years of relevant experience in Production Planning & Control

§ Experience in manufacturing industry with exposure to ERP-based planning

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence

Level

Production Planning & Schedul ng4

Supply Chain & Operations Management4

Digital & Systems Capability4

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement4

People / Stakeholder Management3

Strategic Thinking3

Languages

- English
- Hindi

Other Specifications

Behavioural and Skills

- Demonstrates strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution and alignment with business objectives
- Result-oriented with a high sense of ownership and accountability in delivering outcomes
- Maintains strong attention to detail with a structured and systematic approach to work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working under tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and effective problem-solving

📌 Manager PPC (Hosur)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Hosur