Production Planning Engineer

PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER

Company: Safety Projects Pvt Ltd

Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Reporting To: Production Head

Location: Umbergaon Plant

Position Summary

Safety Projects Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced and result-oriented Production Planning Engineer to manage production planning, machine loading, material planning, ERP coordination, and production scheduling to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and timely project execution. The role requires strong coordination with cross-functional departments to optimize productivity, minimize delays, and improve delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on project schedules and manufacturing capacity.
• Develop machine-wise loading plans for optimum utilization of plant resources.
• Monitor production capacity utilization and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and committed delivery timelines.
  
  

ERP Coordination

• Generate and release production orders through ERP systems.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) through ERP and shop floor coordination.
• Track production progress, identify delays, and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production and planning data within the ERP system.
  
  

Material Planning

• Coordinate with Stores and Purchase departments for timely material availability.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables, and production inputs as per production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and material shortages to avoid production disruptions.
• Support inventory optimization and stock control activities.
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate Effectively With

• Design Department
• Production Department
• Stores
• Purchase Department
• Dispatch Department
  
  

Ensure smooth communication and timely resolution of production-related issues.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare planning MIS reports and production tracking reports.
• Monitor bottlenecks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Provide regular production status updates to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and manufacturing processes.
  
  

Qualification

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
  
  

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), preferably in fabrication and manufacturing industry.
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Production planning and scheduling expertise
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Capacity planning and resource optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective coordination and communication skills
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule adherence
• Planning accuracy
• Reduction in material shortages
• Effective WIP control
• On-time delivery adherence
• Machine utilization efficiency
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Team player with excellent coordination abilities
  
  

Skills: material planning,erp,heavy fabrication,manufacturing,cross functional coordination,production planning