PPC-Engineer (Injection Moulding Production)

Designation

Engineer - PPC

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans for injection molding machines.

Create machine-wise production schedules based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and inventory requirements.

Optimize machine loading and capacity utilization across the molding department.

Plan mold changeovers and production sequencing to minimize downtime and setup losses.

Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities.

Material Planning

Coordinate with the procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, color masterbatches, packaging materials, and inserts.

Monitor material consumption and inventory levels to prevent production interruptions.

Support inventory optimization initiatives and reduce excess stock.

Capacity & Resource Planning

Conduct capacity planning for machines, molds, manpower, and auxiliary equipment.

Analyze production constraints and recommend solutions to improve throughput.

Support new product launches through effective production planning and resource allocation.

Production Monitoring

Track production performance against plan.

Monitor machine utilization, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and schedule adherence.

Identify bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.

Ensure planned versus actual production reporting is maintained accurately.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tool Room, Logistics, and Sales teams.

Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with production plans.

Ensure tooling availability and readiness for scheduled production runs.

Continuous Improvement

Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives.

Develop planning strategies to reduce lead times and improve delivery performance.

Analyze production data and prepare reports for management review.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain production planning records and scheduling documentation.

Generate Daily Production Reports (DPR), capacity utilization reports, and inventory reports.

Prepare KPI dashboards related to delivery performance, plan adherence, machine utilization, and inventory levels.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related field.

Experience

3-8 years of experience in production planning within an injection molding or plastics manufacturing environment.

Experience working with high-volume manufacturing operations preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and manufacturing operations.

Production planning and scheduling expertise.

Capacity planning and inventory management knowledge.

Understanding of molds, machine capacities, cycle times, and production efficiency metrics.

ERP/MRP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, etc.).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and OEE concepts.

Key Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Production planning and coordination

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Time management and prioritization

Data-driven decision-making

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Continuous improvement mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production plan adherence (%)

On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Machine utilization (%)

Capacity utilization (%)

Inventory turnover

Schedule attainment

Mold changeover efficiency

Production downtime reduction

Customer delivery performance

Material availability for production (>98%)

Preferred Industry Experience

Automotive Components

Plastic Injection Molding

Consumer Durables

Electrical & Electronics

Packaging

Medical Plastics

Industrial Products

Level

Engineer / Senior Engineer (depending on experience)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay

₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Health insurance

Leave encashment

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person