Production Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Planning Manager to manage production planning, scheduling, manpower allocation, material coordination and ensure timely production as per business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on sales orders and demand forecasts.

Develop production schedules based on machine capacity, manpower availability and raw material availability.

Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Stores, Quality Control and Dispatch departments.

Monitor daily production targets versus actual production and take corrective actions.

Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery and production resources.

Monitor production efficiency, downtime, wastage and overall operational costs.

Ensure availability of raw materials and packaging materials as per production schedules.

Track production orders, inventory levels and work-in-progress (WIP).

Prepare daily production reports, MIS and management dashboards.

Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

Coordinate with the sales team to ensure timely order fulfilment.

Ensure production activities comply with quality, food safety and hygiene standards.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Production Planning & Control (PPC).

Hands-on experience in SAP / ERP systems.

Advanced MS Excel and MIS reporting skills.

Knowledge of capacity planning and inventory management.

Strong analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Experience in FMCG / Food Manufacturing industry preferred.