Executive - Production Planning

Executive Production Planning

Function: Production Planning & Control
Industry: Jewelry Manufacturing
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: Engineering Graduate

Role Purpose

Responsible for translating production requirements into executable plans, ensuring OTIF delivery, optimum TAT, full capacity utilization and zero avoidable delays through disciplined planning, data-driven tracking and proactive stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production plans in line with customer delivery commitments and available capacity.
• Track production progress across processes and ensure adherence to planned timelines and priorities.
• Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance and continuously work towards reduction in production TAT.
• Ensure optimum utilization of available manpower, machines and production capacity.
• Conduct extensive follow-up with Production, PPC, Procurement, Inventory, Quality and other stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted execution of the plan.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints and potential delays in advance and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure prompt communication and timely escalation of deviations, risks and dependencies impacting production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning MIS, trackers, dashboards and exception reports for management review.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, gaps, ageing, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Six Sigma and Best Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure plan changes and priorities are communicated clearly to all concerned stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators

• OTIF %
• Production TAT vs Target
• Production Plan Adherence %
• Capacity Utilization %
• Schedule / Production Delay %
• Ageing of WIP against Plan
• Timeliness of Escalations and Exception Reporting
• Reduction in bottlenecks and process delays

Candidate Profile

• Engineering Graduate with 2–3 years of Production Planning / PPC experience.
• Experience in Jewelry Manufacturing, Engineering, Precision Engineering, Chemical, Pharma or API Manufacturing preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to Kaizen, Six Sigma and Best Manufacturing Practices is mandatory.
• Excellent data analysis and numerical aptitude with strong proficiency in Excel/MIS.
• Highly data-oriented and detail-oriented, with strong planning and tracking discipline.
• Strong follow-up, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify deviations quickly, communicate proactively and escalate before delays impact the plan.
• High sense of ownership and execution orientation.