Prefereed Candidate:

Prefered - Mechanical/ Production Engineer

- Strong knowledge of Foundry operations and production planning.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar).
- Experience with PP/DS or advanced planning systems.
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.
- Foundry Process Knowledge
- Capacity Planning
- Inventory Management

Role & responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling

- Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for foundry operations including melting, molding, core making, and finishing.
- Optimize furnace utilization, mold line capacity, and manpower allocation to maximize productivity.
- Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure adherence to the production schedule.
- Monitor plan vs actual production and take corrective actions.

ERP Implementation & System Integration

- Lead or support ERP implementation projects for manufacturing planning modules.
- Configure and optimize Production Planning (PP) and PP/DS modules.
- Ensure accurate BOM, routing, and master data setup for foundry products.
- Work closely with IT and cross-functional teams during ERP rollout, testing, and stabilization.





PP/DS Planning

- Use PP/DS tools for detailed scheduling, sequencing, and capacity planning.
- Manage constraints related to furnaces, molding lines, and machining capacities.

Inventory & Material Planning

- Plan and monitor raw materials such as pig iron, scrap, alloys, sand, and consumables.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels to support production without excess stock.
- Coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with sales, dispatch, quality, and maintenance teams to align production with customer

requirements.
- Support current product development planning and trial schedules.

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Track key KPIs such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, furnace utilization, and plan adherence.
- Generate planning reports and dashboards using ERP/MIS systems.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

Continuous Improvement

- Implement lean manufacturing and planning improvements to enhance productivity.
- Participate in capacity planning, plant expansion, and process optimization initiatives.

📌 Sr. Manager/ AGM- Production Planning & Control ( Foundry Operations) (Kirloskarvadi)
🏢 Kirloskar Brothers
📍 Kirloskarvadi