DEPUTY MANAGER

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced PPC leader to oversee production planning, scheduling, and capacity management in Bengaluru. The role focuses on aligning production with sales forecasts, driving inventory optimization, and leading a cross-functional planning team.

You will implement advanced planning systems, analyze KPIs, and drive continuous improvements across procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics, ensuring adherence to standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with 8-12 years of experience in PPC (automotive industry).
• Strong expertise in production planning, forecasting, and supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term production plans.
• Lead PPC team for execution and monitoring of plans.
• Ensure alignment of production with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Drive inventory optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Implement advanced planning systems and process improvements.
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capacity planning and bottleneck resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Supply chain

ERP SAP/APO

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Lean manufacturing

Education

BE/B.Tech

Tools

SAP/APO

Job description

Sansera Engineering is an engineering-led integrated manufacturer of forged complex and high-precision components for the automotive, non-Automotive and Aerospace sectors. With a rich legacy spanning over three decades, Sansera Engineering is committed to delivering quality products to its global clientele. As we continue to expand our operations and workforce, As we continue to expand our operations and workforce, we are seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

PRIME FUNCTION

To lead and manage PPC operations by ensuring strategic production planning, optimal resource utilization, inventory control, and alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term production plans.
• Lead PPC team for execution and monitoring of plans.
• Ensure alignment of production with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Drive inventory optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Implement advanced planning systems and process improvements.
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capacity planning and bottleneck resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to approve production plans and schedules.
• Decision-making on inventory levels and planning strategies.
• Lead cross-functional coordination and escalation handling.
• Approve changes in planning processes and systems.
• Team management and performance evaluation.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

• BE/B.Tech with 8-12 years of experience in PPC (automotive industry).
• Strong expertise in production planning, forecasting, and supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Customer delivery performance (OTIF/OTD).
• Inventory optimization and cost savings.
• Production plan adherence and efficiency.
• Reduction in bottlenecks and downtime.
• Team performance and capability development.
• Implementation of process improvements.

Competencies

• Assertiveness
• Attention to details
• Collaboration and Team building
• Delivering High Quality Work