Job Description: PPC Manager (Production Planning & Control)
Location: Matar, Gujarat
Industry: Manufacturing
Position: Full-time
Role Overview
The PPC Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and as per quality standards. The role involves demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts and customer orders
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
- Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and resources
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required
- Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Plan raw material requirements and coordinate with procurement teams
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory
- Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production targets
- Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, Dispatch, and Sales teams
- Ensure smooth workflow between departments
- Communicate production status updates and constraints to stakeholders
- Capacity Planning
- Analyze plant capacity and prepare capacity utilization plans
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions
- Plan for machine maintenance and downtime
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Track key metrics such as production output, efficiency, and adherence to schedule
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports
- Analyze variances and implement corrective actions
- Process Improvement
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
- Improve planning accuracy and reduce production delays
- Optimize inventory turnover and reduce wastage
- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure adherence to company policies and quality standards
- Maintain proper documentation related to planning and scheduling
Qualifications & Skills
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Production / Industrial Management
- MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in PPC within a manufacturing setup
- Experience in handling plant-level production planning
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain processes
- Advanced Excel skills
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership and team management skills
Preferred Industry Experience
- Engineering / Fabrication / FMCG / Chemical / Automotive manufacturing
Working Conditions
- Location: Matar, Gujarat (Plant-based role)
- May require occasional extended working hours to meet production deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time production completion
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Production efficiency and capacity utilization
- Reduction in production delays and wastage
