Asst Manager - PPC

Howden Air and Gas India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries in Chennai invites an experienced Production Planner to drive inventory management, scheduling, and continuous improvement across manufacturing lines. You will monitor stocks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time project execution in a high‑volume environment.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in production planning, strong ERP/MS Office skills (D365/SAP), and familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or related) or Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages, and initiate replenishment.
• Develop and optimize production schedules to meet CDDs.
• Track KPIs and prepare MIS reports on production performance.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, procurement and logistics.
• Ensure material cutting and nesting processes minimize scrap.

Skills

ERP systems

MS Office

Scheduling software

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Diploma in related field

Tools

D365

SAP

Job description

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and solutions serving multiple applications in the Energy, Industrial, and Industrial Gas end markets. In March 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the combined group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world via our Nexus of Clean™ strategy. The combination of Chart and Howden furthers our global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few. Together with customer-focused service solutions including an extensive service network and market-leading digital diagnostics, we support our customers through the complete lifecycle of their assets. At Chart we have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers and the world tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What Will You Do?

Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels, identify potential shortages, and initiate replenishment actions.
• Ensure accurate stock records of raw-materials and minimize inventory carrying costs.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean manufacturing etc.,).

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) of self and team members related to production planning and control.
• Prepare MIS reports on production performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Address production issues and escalation critical problems to the Production Manager.

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Maintaining a master planning sheet of every project according to their CDD`s and tracking the progress of the same with the production team to ensure timely completion of the project.
• Analyse production capacity, resource availability and potential bottlenecks to optimize production flow.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., sales, engineering, procurement, logistics) to align production plans with overall business objectives.
• Raw material procurement planning as per project requirements to ensure seamless flow of cutting process.
• Take full responsibility for material cutting and ensure the availability of the cut parts to the production team as per schedule.
• To obtain designated OEE of CNC plasma cutting machine.
• To overview nesting process to ensure the scrap generation in cutting process are under control.
• Need to meticulously plan for re-usage of scrap materials to avoid project margin erosion.
• Collaborating with other cross functional teams to achieve production targets and deliveries.

Your Experience Should Be...

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, or related field) or Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• 6 – 8 years of experience inproduction planning & scheduling.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365. SAP etc.,).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling software.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices is additional