Production Planning Manager

A Production Planning Manager plays a key role in ensuring that manufacturing or production processes run efficiently, on time, and within budget. The role sits at the intersection of operations, supply chain, and business strategy.

Here’s a clear breakdown of the roles and responsibilities

Core Responsibilities. Production Planning \& Scheduling

• Develop detailed production plans based on demand forecasts and orders
• Create daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Ensure optimal utilization of machines, labor, and materials

Demand Forecasting \& Coordination

• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand demand trends
• Adjust production plans based on seasonal or market changes
• Balance supply with demand to avoid overproduction or stockouts

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods
• Ensure adequate stock levels without excess inventory
• Coordinate with procurement for timely material availability

Capacity Planning

• Evaluate production capacity (machines, manpower, time)
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows
• Plan for scaling production when needed

Coordination Across Departments

• Collaborate with
• Procurement (for raw materials)
• Manufacturing (for execution)
• Quality (for standards)
• Logistics (for delivery timelines)

Process Improvement

• Analyze production data and K Pis
• Implement lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies

Risk Management

• Identify potential disruptions (machine breakdowns, supply delays)
• Develop contingency plans
• Ensure business continuity

Reporting \& Documentation

• Track production performance metrics
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Maintain accurate production records

Key Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (like SAP, Oracle)
• Understanding of supply chain management
• Time management and multitasking
• Leadership and team coordination
• Data-driven decision making

KPIs (Performance Metrics)

• On-time production rate
• Capacity utilization
• Inventory turnover
• Production cost efficiency
• Order fulfillment rate

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate

• Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience

• Production planning: 5 years (Preferred)

Language

• Tamil (Preferred)
• Hindi (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location

In person