Head Production Planning Control

Company: Oswal Cables Limited
Location: Jaipur
Experience: 1218 Years
Industry: Power Cable (HT/LT) & Overhead Conductor Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Oswal Cables Limited is looking for an experienced Head / Senior Manager Production Planning & Control (PPC) to lead production planning, scheduling, material planning, capacity planning, inventory control, and order execution for its manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in HT/LT Power Cable, Wire, and Overhead Conductor manufacturing, with expertise in managing end-to-end production planning in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role will work closely with Production, Sales, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, and Dispatch to ensure optimum resource utilization and timely order fulfilment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Production Planning & Control (PPC) for cable and/or conductor manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and monitor monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on customer orders, delivery schedules, machine capacity, and material availability.
• Ensure effective production scheduling and optimum machine and manpower utilization.
• Monitor Production Plan vs. Actual and drive corrective actions to achieve production targets.
• Conduct capacity planning and machine loading to identify production constraints and bottlenecks.
• Plan raw material, WIP, and packing material requirements in line with the production plan.
• Coordinate with Purchase and Stores for timely availability of raw materials and critical components.
• Monitor and control RM, WIP, slow-moving, non-moving, and ageing inventory.
• Coordinate with Sales and Dispatch to align production priorities with customer delivery commitments.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, QA/QC, Purchase, Stores, and Dispatch for smooth execution of production plans.
• Track order status, production backlog, pending orders, and delivery risks.
• Drive improvements in schedule adherence, planning accuracy, capacity utilization, inventory control, and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly PPC MIS, production dashboards, and management reports.
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities for improving throughput and reducing planning-related losses.
• Ensure effective utilization of SAP HANA / ERP systems for production and material planning.
• Lead and develop the PPC team and establish effective planning and review mechanisms.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 1218 years of experience in Production Planning & Control / PPC within Cable, Wire, or Overhead Conductor Manufacturing.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in HT/LT Power Cable Manufacturing and AAC, AAAC, ACSR and other Overhead Conductors.
• Proven experience in production scheduling, material planning, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and order fulfilment.
• Strong understanding of cable/conductor manufacturing processes, production flow, machine capacities, and process constraints.
• Hands-on experience in SAP HANA, SAP PP/MM, ERP, MRP, or similar manufacturing planning systems.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with multiple manufacturing departments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.