Production Planning & Control (Product Based Manufacturing)

About The Opportunity

A fast-scaling product-based manufacturing firm in India, we engineer high-precision industrial components and systems for global OEMs. Our production planning & control team sits at the heart of operational excellence—translating demand forecasts into optimized shop-floor execution, ensuring on-time delivery, minimal waste, and peak capacity utilization across multi-shift, multi-line facilities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS) aligned to demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and shop-floor teams to ensure material availability and production line readiness.
• Monitor daily shop-floor progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement real-time adjustments to meet output targets.
• Run MRP and ERP system outputs to trigger purchase orders, work orders, and capacity load balancing across production units.
• Track KPIs like OTD, capacity utilization, WIP inventory, and schedule adherence; generate weekly/monthly performance reports for leadership.
• Lead cross-functional alignment with quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve production disruptions and improve cycle times.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• ERP systems (SAP MM/PP, Oracle, or similar)
• MRP & MPS planning
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Production scheduling tools (Excel advanced, Preactor, or APS)
• Kanban & pull-based systems
• Capacity planning & load balancing
• Shop floor control (SFC) workflows
• Inventory optimization techniques
  
  

Preferred

• APICS CPIM certification
• Experience in discrete manufacturing (automotive, machinery, or electronics)
• Knowledge of MES or Andon systems
  
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Hands-on exposure to world-class manufacturing setups with zero legacy system baggage.
• Cross-functional ownership—your decisions directly impact delivery and profitability.
• Performance-driven culture with rapid career progression for high performers.
  
  

Skills: load,planning,apics,manufacturing,utilization,capacity utilization,demand,production planning,load balancing