Head PPC

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Head Production Planning & Control (PPC) to lead the end-to-end PPC function for a large-scale manufacturing environment.

The position will be responsible for production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, MRP, material planning, inventory optimization, demand planning, production adherence and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in managing PPC operations in a high-volume, process-driven manufacturing environment, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements in productivity, inventory, capacity utilization and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Production Planning & Control (PPC) function and team.
• Develop long-term, monthly, weekly and daily production plans based on demand, customer requirements and available capacity.
• Drive production scheduling and plan adherence across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure optimum utilization of machines, manpower, materials and production capacity.
• Lead Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and ensure timely availability of materials/components.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Supply Chain and Production teams to resolve material availability issues.
• Monitor and optimize Raw Material, WIP and Finished Goods inventory.
• Carry out capacity planning, bottleneck analysis and resource planning.
• Coordinate with Sales/Marketing regarding demand forecasts, customer priorities and delivery commitments.
• Monitor Plan vs. Actual production and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Identify and escalate material shortages, capacity constraints, production delays and critical delivery risks.
• Improve production lead time, planning accuracy, inventory turnover and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Develop and monitor PPC MIS, dashboards and management reports.
• Establish and monitor key PPC KPIs including:
• Plan vs. Actual
• Production Plan Adherence
• On-Time Delivery
• Capacity Utilization
• Inventory Levels
• WIP
• Inventory Turnover
• Production Lead Time
• Ensure effective utilization of ERP/SAP systems for planning, scheduling, MRP and inventory monitoring.
• Lead and develop the PPC team through effective team management, performance monitoring and capability building.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, process improvement and planning-system improvements.
• Work closely with Production, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Sales, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure smooth execution of production plans.

Required Skills

Mandatory / Core Skills:

• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Production Scheduling
• Capacity Planning
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Material Planning
• Inventory Planning & Control
• Demand Planning / Forecasting
• Supply Planning
• Production Plan vs. Actual
• Capacity Utilization
• WIP & Inventory Optimization
• Production MIS & Analytics
• ERP / SAP
• Team Leadership & People Management

Additional Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement
• Bottleneck Analysis
• Production Lead Time Reduction
• On-Time Delivery Improvement

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

MBA / PGDM in Operations / Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

15+ years of relevant experience in Production Planning & Control, preferably with significant experience in a PPC leadership / Head / Senior Manager role.

Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:

• Bearing Manufacturing

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven experience leading a large PPC function/team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing planning.
• Hands-on experience in MRP, capacity planning and production scheduling.
• Strong exposure to inventory optimization and material planning.
• Experience handling high-volume / multi-product manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in ERP/SAP-based planning systems.
• Demonstrated track record of improving plan adherence, inventory, capacity utilization and delivery performance.

Compensation

Compensation will be aligned with the candidate's experience, expertise, leadership capability and overall suitability for the role.

No Bar for the Right Candidate.

Benefits

• Free Transportation
• Free Canteen / Meal Facility
• Mediclaim / Health Insurance
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Gratuity
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Free Uniform & Safety Shoes
• Hostel Facility for Outstation Employees (as applicable)
• Learning & Professional Development
• Long-Term Career Growth

Why Join Orbit Bearings?

If you are looking for a senior leadership opportunity in Production Planning & Control, this is an opportunity to lead and strengthen the PPC function of an established bearing manufacturing organization. Drive strategic initiatives across production planning, MRP, capacity planning, inventory optimization and delivery performance, while working closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement. Competitive compensation, strong career growth and long-term leadership opportunities await the right candidate.