Manager Production Scheduling

JOB DESCRIPTION

Production Planning & Scheduling

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

• Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling.

• Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time.

• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM),

• Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels.

• Track supplier deliveries and escalate delays or shortages.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking.

• Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales.

• Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross‑functional teams.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.

• Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)

• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline-oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree

Reporting to

Head PPIC

The base pay for this position is

N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Manufacturing

DIVISION

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION

India > Village Mauza : Baddi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)