Production Planning & Control (PPC)- Manager / Sr. Manager

Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Department: Production / Operations
Location: Greater Noida
Reporting To: Head – Operations / Plant Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Develop and monitor the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with customer demand, sales forecast, and capacity.
• Ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) and Lean manufacturing practices are followed.
• Balance production load across machines, lines, and shifts.
  Inventory & Material Management
• Optimize raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain & Procurement teams for timely availability of material.
• Implement systems to reduce excess inventory and obsolescence.
  Customer Delivery & Coordination
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery (OTD) to OEMs and Tier-1 customers.
• Liaise with Sales, Dispatch, and Customer Service teams for delivery commitments.
  Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop the PPC team for effective planning and execution.
• Build capability in using ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle, etc.).
  Process Improvement & Control
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, and automation initiatives for planning efficiency.
• Monitor key KPIs: Production Adherence, OEE, Inventory Turnover, Delivery Performance.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to minimize downtime and bottlenecks.
  Budgeting & Cost Control
• Prepare and control departmental budgets.
• Reduce cost of poor planning (expedites, line stoppages, premium freight).

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• MBA in Operations / Supply Chain (desirable).
• 12–18 years of experience in Production Planning & Control, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role in the automotive industry.