PPC Executive/ Sr. Executive/ Assistant Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented PPC Engineer to plan, schedule, and monitor production activities across departments (extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting, and pouching) to ensure on-time delivery, optimal machine utilization, and minimal material wastage, while coordinating closely with sales, procurement, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders and customer priorities
• Allocate jobs to machines (blown film/cast film extruders, gravure/flexo printing presses, lamination, slitting, pouching lines) based on capacity, changeover time, and order urgency
• Optimize machine scheduling to minimize changeovers, ink/substrate wastage, and idle time
• Track and update production status in ERP/MRP systems

Material Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials (PE, PP, BOPP, PET, CPP films, inks, adhesives, solvents)
• Monitor raw material and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory levels
• Plan material requirements based on BOM (Bill of Materials) for each order

Order & Delivery Management

• Liaise with sales/customer service to understand delivery timelines and priorities
• Track order progress from raw material stage to dispatch
• Communicate delays or bottlenecks proactively to stakeholders
• Ensure on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance

Process & Efficiency Monitoring

• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), machine utilization, and downtime
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions
• Work with production/quality teams to reduce rejection and rework rates
• Support root cause analysis for planning-related deviations

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate daily production reports, order status reports, and MIS reports
• Maintain records of job cards, work orders, and production schedules
• Prepare capacity utilization and efficiency reports for management review

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspection/release schedules
• Coordinate with Maintenance for planned preventive maintenance without disrupting schedules
• Coordinate with Design/Prepress team for artwork and cylinder/plate readiness

Required Qualifications

Education

Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering (Packaging Technology preferred)

Experience

4-9 years of PPC experience in a flexible packaging, printing, or plastics processing industry

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of flexible packaging processes: blown/cast film extrusion, rotogravure/flexo printing, lamination (solvent-based/solventless), slitting, pouching
• Familiarity with substrates (BOPP, PET, PE, CPP, Aluminum foil, paper) and inks/adhesives
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for planning and reporting

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across departments
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma concepts is a plus
• Basic understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001, BRC/IoPP for packaging) is an advantage

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery %
• Machine/line utilization and OEE
• Material wastage %
• Schedule adherence %
• Order turnaround time (TAT)

Benefits:

• Bachelor accommodation provided
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided
• Transportation provided
• Medical facilities covered
• Visa & air tickets provided
• One month of paid leave with return tickets every year

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV with [email removed]