Senior Manager - PPC

Role & responsibilities

Lead end-to-end production planning and scheduling for Solar Cell / Module manufacturing lines to ensure optimum plant utilization and OTIF delivery performance. • Develop rolling production plans aligned with customer demand, sales forecast, manufacturing capacity, and business priorities. • Drive capacity planning, bottleneck analysis, and throughput optimization across manufacturing processes. • Monitor line balancing, takt time, and production efficiency to improve productivity and reduce idle time. • Ensure effective coordination with Procurement & SCM teams for timely availability of imported and domestic raw materials. • Review and validate MRP outputs, shortage reports, and material planning strategies for critical components. • Optimize production sequencing based on technology mix, wattage configuration, model changes, and customer priorities. • Analyze production constraints and proactively mitigate risks impacting delivery timelines. • Drive inventory optimization initiatives to minimize excess inventory, aging stock, and slow-moving materials. • Monitor daily adherence to production plans and publish variance analysis with recovery action plans. • Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve machine utilization. • Ensure adherence to production KPIs such as Plan Adherence, OEE, Yield, Inventory Turns, OTIF, and Capacity Utilization. • Lead cross-functional reviews for production readiness, demand fluctuations, and dispatch commitments. • Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot runs, and ramp-up planning for new technologies or product variants. • Drive digitization and automation initiatives in PPC processes using SAP, ERP, Power BI, or advanced planning tools. • Prepare and present MIS dashboards, planning analytics, and management reports to leadership teams. • Coordinate with Quality teams to minimize rework, rejection, and production losses impacting planning commitments. • Ensure compliance with EHS, ISO, and operational audit requirements related to planning and material management. • Lead manpower planning coordination for shift-wise production requirements. • Identify opportunities for cost optimization through improved planning, reduced changeovers, and efficient resource allocation. • Mentor and guide PPC executives and planners to strengthen planning systems and operational discipline. • Participate in strategic S&OP discussions and contribute towards long-term capacity expansion planning. • Work closely with Dispatch and Logistics teams to ensure smooth shipment planning and customer fulfillment. • Ensure accurate master data management including BOMs, routing, cycle times, and production parameters in ERP systems. • Support commissioning and stabilization activities for new production lines/plants. • Handle customer escalation priorities and ensure recovery planning for critical deliveries. • Strong understanding of Solar Cell / Module manufacturing processes including Stringing, Layup, Lamination, Framing, EL Testing, Cell Processing, and Final Packing.

Preferred candidate profile

Education: BE / B Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial) or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of production planning & material planning. • Understanding of solar module/cell manufacturing processes. • Hands-on experience with SAP PP/MM or similar ERP systems. • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills mandatory • Good coordination, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.