- Oversee and optimize the production planning and control (PPC) processes for a leading manufacturer of automotive steel components, fine blanking, precision machining, and automotive rubber products. This role is crucial for ensuring effective material flow, timely production, and effective resource allocation to meet customer demands and company objectives.

- The Incharge - PPC will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing production schedules, inventory levels, and capacity planning to support the seamless operation of our manufacturing facilities.

- Develop and maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly production plans and schedules for all manufacturing lines, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts and customer orders. --

- Prepare and execute Monthly, Weekly, and Daily production plans based on customer schedules, forecasts, and capacity availability. --

- Ensure 100% On-Time delivery to customers while maintaining optimal inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG). --

- Plan and monitor raw material requirements through MRP/ERP systems to prevent line stoppages and machine idle time. --

- Identify and manage bottleneck processes (Stamping, Pin Cutting, Heat Treatment, Assembly) through effective capacity planning and load balancing. --

- Monitor key PPC KPIs such as Plan vs Actual, Inventory Turnover, Backlog, and Production Adherence, and drive corrective actions. --

- Coordinate cross-functionally with Purchase, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, HR, and Logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations. --





- Develop and implement risk assessment and contingency plans for demand fluctuations, supplier delays, manpower shortages, and production disruptions. --

- Monitor production progress against the plan, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions promptly to minimize impact on delivery schedules. --

- Manage raw material and component inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock to meet production demands while optimizing inventory holding costs. --

- Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of all necessary materials, components, and tooling for production. --

- Handling of confidential production data, including manufacturing processes, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and production volumes. --

- Management of sensitive customer order information and delivery schedules. --

- Ensuring compliance with intellectual property rights related to manufacturing techniques and product designs. --

- Adherence to strict quality and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., IATF 16949) which may involve sensitive data related to product quality and process control. --

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree - (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.)

- Master's Degree - (Preferred, in a relevant engineering or business discipline.)

- Professional Certifications - (APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.)

Pay: ₹650,000.00 - ₹750,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Food provided

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager PPC (Annur)
🏢 L.G.Balakrishnan u0026 Bros
📍 Annur