Assistant Manager - PPC

Lenskart; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenskart India seeks a seasoned Production Planning and Scheduling professional to design and implement production plans that align with demand, inventory, and materials. You will monitor progress, optimize processes with lean techniques, and drive data reporting. Collaboration with procurement, warehouse, and quality teams is essential.

The role emphasizes safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in production planning and control within manufacturing, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–9 years of experience in production planning and control in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production schedules based on forecasts, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials are available as per production requirements.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques and other best practices to improve productivity.
• Monitor and manage the allocation of resources, including manpower, machinery, and materials, to meet production goals.
• Ensure that production equipment is maintained and functioning properly to prevent downtime.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to production performance, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for management review.
• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., production, procurement, logistics) to ensure smooth operations and address any production issues.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with the warehouse and procurement teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize excess inventory and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the production area.
• Promote a safe working environment by conducting regular safety audits and training sessions.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Reporting

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Coordination

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to meet delivery targets.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials are available as per production requirements.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques and other best practices to improve productivity.

Resource Management:

• Monitor and manage the allocation of resources, including manpower, machinery, and materials, to meet production goals.
• Ensure that production equipment is maintained and functioning properly to prevent downtime.

Quality Assurance:

• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure products meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the production team to address any quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and report data related to production performance, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for management review.

Coordination and Communication:

• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., production, procurement, logistics) to ensure smooth operations and address any production issues.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and work with the warehouse and procurement teams to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement inventory control procedures to minimize excess inventory and reduce costs.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards within the production area.
• Promote a safe working environment by conducting regular safety audits and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-9 years of experience in production planning and control, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment