MATERIAL & PRODUCTION PLANNING

Job Title: Manufacturing & Production Planning

Department: Production / Planning

Experience Required: 4–5 Years (Production Planning – Manufacturing Industry)

Industry: Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Qualification:

• B.E / B.Tech – Mechanical or EEE
• Diploma – Mechanical or EEE
• Experience in OEM environment will be an added advantage

Job Summary:

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for creating, monitoring, and controlling production plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimum utilization of resources, and meeting customer delivery timelines. The role requires strong analytical and planning skills, with prior experience in stainless steel sheet metal manufacturing preferred.

• Roles & Responsibilities Production Planning & Scheduling Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders and capacity.
• Schedule production activities to ensure timely delivery and effective workflow.
• Monitor WIP (Work In Progress) and update job status regularly.
• Material Planning Coordinate with the purchase and stores team for material availability.
• Prepare material requirement plans based on the production schedule.
• Track material shortages and follow up to avoid production delays.
• Coordination & Communication Coordinate with Production, Quality, Design, Purchase, and Dispatch teams for seamless execution.
• Provide daily updates on production status, deviations, and critical orders.
• Communicate delivery timelines to internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring & Control Track production output against planned schedules and highlight variances.
• Optimize resource utilization—machines, manpower, and tools.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
• Documentation & Reporting Maintain production reports, planning sheets, and process documentation.
• Prepare MIS reports for management review.
• Update ERP/MRP systems with real-time data.
• Quality & Process Adherence Ensure the production plan aligns with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures and support process improvements.
• Key Skills Required Strong knowledge in production planning (Preferably Sheet Metal Manufacturing).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP/Planning software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Capability to work under timelines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Additional Advantage Experience in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operations.
• Exposure to stainless steel sheet metal fabrication processes (Laser cutting, Bending, Welding, Finishing, Assembly, etc.).