Regional Planner

Job Summary

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values - We Care. We Work. We Win. - we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

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Position overview

The production planner is a key professional in Ball, and coordinates and manages production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, timely delivery, and optimal use of resources.

Your key responsibilities include

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize capacity utilization.
• Coordinate with production, customer fulfilment, and purchasing teams to adjust schedules based on changing priorities, material availability, or operational constraints.
• Monitor production progress and generate routine reports on workflow, inventory levels, production rates, and costs.
• Identify and resolve production issues such as material shortages, manpower gaps, or equipment downtime using problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Optimize processes and workflow efficiency, suggesting improvements to reduce bottlenecks, minimize costs, and maintain process quality.
• Working with the supply chain managers / team leaders, ensure that resources-including labour, materials, and machinery-are properly allocated and pre-arranged for smooth operations.
• Maintain effective communication with management and stakeholders regarding schedule status, potential risks, and adjustments.

What are we looking for

• A minimum of 1 to 5 years experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations.
• University degree in supply chain/business or engineering.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to support production planning and operational efficiency.
• Strong Excel and automation skills.
• Well-versed in Demand Supply and ways to optimize them.

Knowledge of

• Inventory management
• Supply chain processes
• Manufacturing operations

Skills and competencies

• Communication Skills: The ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Change Management: The ability to effectively implement and adapt to changes in plans, processes, or operational conditions.

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN

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