Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control

JAC Recruitment; Electronic City; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control in an automotive components environment in India. You will oversee material management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production planning to ensure smooth material flow and cost-efficient production.

The role involves managing Kanban, JIT, ERP/SAP systems, and 5S practices while developing operational teams and coordinating with cross-functional groups to meet IATF requirements.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of production planning and material management.
• Experience using SAP or an ERP system for inventory control.
• Understanding Kanban, JIT, 5S, and IATF documentation requirements.
• Ability to manage workforce deployment and monitor productivity.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material receipt, Kanban systems, inventory, spare parts, and warehouse operations.
• Oversee inventory control for raw materials, sub-assemblies, FG and goods in transit.
• Optimise warehouse space utilisation and implement storage improvements.
• Manage workforce deployment, monitor productivity, and maintain process flow.
• Use SAP or ERP systems for inventory and material management.
• Promote 5S and workplace safety standards across operations.
• Monitor targets, conduct performance reviews, and progress action plans.
• Prepare reports and documentation per IATF requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address defects and corrective actions.
• Manage logistics assets like trucks, forklifts, trolleys and bins.
• Monitor material movement and support JIT implementation.
• Conduct team training and DOJO activities.
• Maintain communication between management and operations teams.
• Assist in annual budgeting and cost-optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

SAP

ERP systems

Kanban

5S

Job description

The Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control role oversees material management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production planning activities within an automotive manufacturing environment. The position plays a key part in maintaining efficient material flow, optimising storage and logistics resources, developing operational teams, and supporting cost-effective production.

Responsibilities

• Manage material receipt, Kanban systems, inventory, spare parts, and warehouse operations

• Oversee inventory control for raw materials, child parts, sub-assemblies, finished goods, and goods in transit

• Optimise warehouse space utilisation and implement storage improvement initiatives

• Manage workforce deployment, monitor productivity, and maintain an efficient process flow

• Use Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for inventory and material management

• Promote workplace safety standards and implement the 5S methodology across operations

• Monitor operational targets, conduct performance reviews, and ensure the timely completion of action plans

• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation in accordance with International Automotive Task Force (IATF) requirements

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address defective materials and implement corrective actions

• Manage logistics assets, including trucks, forklifts, trolleys, and bins

• Monitor material movement and support Just-in-Time (JIT) implementation

• Conduct team training, skill development, and DOJO activities

• Maintain effective communication between management and operational teams

• Prepare annual budgets and support cost optimisation initiatives

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of production planning, material management, inventory control, and warehouse operations

• Experience using SAP or another ERP system for inventory and material management activities

• Understanding of Kanban systems, JIT implementation, 5S practices, and IATF documentation requirements

• Ability to manage workforce deployment, monitor productivity, conduct operational reviews, and develop team capabilities

• Strong coordination, reporting, budgeting, and problem-solving skills

About the company

A company in the automotive components manufacturing industry with operations in India. The organisation manufactures parts and systems for automotive applications and supports customers through established production capabilities.