Manager - Production Planning

Job description

Role & responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Inventory & Material Management Production Control & Process Optimization Coordination & Communication • Develop and implement monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability. • Coordinate with the sales and marketing team to align production schedules with demand. • Monitor plant capacity utilization and propose adjustments to optimize efficiency. • Ensure raw materials and consumables are available as per production requirements. • Maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. • Work closely with the procurement and warehouse teams to prevent shortages or excess inventory. • Implement inventory control measures (e.g., safety stock, reorder levels) to minimize wastage and holding costs. • Monitor real-time production performance and take corrective actions to avoid deviations from the plan. • Analyze bottlenecks and downtime causes, implementing solutions for process improvement. • Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to quality standards. • Act as the key liaison between production, sales execution, procurement, logistics, and marketing teams. • Ensure on-time dispatch of finished goods by coordinating with warehouseand logistics teams. • Prepare and present production reports, KPI dashboards, and progress updates to management Preferred candidate profile • B.E. / B. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. An MBA in Operations / Supply Chain is a plus. • Strong knowledge of production planning & scheduling in the chemical industry. • Proficiency in SAP HANA for production control and inventory management. • Analytical & problem-solving skills to optimize manufacturing operations. • Leadership & team coordination to manage cross-functional collaboration. • Strong communication & stakeholder management to align different departments. • Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, safety, and regulatory requirements.