Production Planning Control

Company Description Saint-Gobain India Private Limited – Glass Business is part of Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, providing innovative materials and solutions for construction and industrial markets. In India, the Group has invested over 11,000 Crs till 2022 and is a recognized leader across glass, construction products, abrasives, ceramics, performance plastics, and life sciences. Saint-Gobain Research India in Chennai focuses on R&D for frugal solutions tailored to hot and humid climates, reinforcing the company's commitment to local innovation. The Glass business in India manufactures a wide range of flat glass products and solutions for architectural and automotive applications, with plants across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, supporting India's self-reliance in glass production. Globally, Saint-Gobain operates in 76 countries with 167,000 employees and is committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, offering solutions that help customers decarbonize and reduce environmental impact.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Production Planning Control role based in Chennai. The role involves developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams such as procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to align material availability with production plans. The role also involves monitoring production performance, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to optimize capacity utilization and minimize downtime. The Production Planning Control professional will update planning systems, prepare reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives in line with safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

Job Description

1.Responsible for production planning of Float lines & Secondary lines according to the Demand and Market requirements.

2.Coordinating for production workflow between production lines to ensure maximum performance.

3.Forecasting the resources needed in pleasing the Market demand.

4.Developing & Monitoring Production schedules for every individual production lines.

5.Ensuring availability of product mix required for Market needs.

6.Monitoring Inventory levels & adjusting production schedules accordingly.

7.Updates to Management on the variance from sales & production plan.

8.Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.

9.Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.

10.IT developments related to production and service needs.

11.Product code Management.