General Manager - Production Planning and Control
Schneider Electric
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Job summary
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, a unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., seeks a General Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) to lead end-to-end PPC for the LK Factory in Ahmednagar.
You will drive demand planning, capacity, inventory, and customer delivery alignment with cross-functional teams. The role requires 15–20 years in manufacturing operations with ERP exposure and a track record of Lean improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- MBA/PGDM in operations or SCM preferred or equivalent experience.
- Experience in large-scale manufacturing and ERP exposure.
Responsibilities
- Develop annual, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on forecasts.
- Lead S&OP reviews with cross-functional teams to align demand and supply.
- Drive inventory optimization across materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Ensure on-time, in-full delivery with logistics coordination.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure material availability and risk mitigation.
- Analyze capacity and bottlenecks; propose improvements and investments.
- Monitor production performance and enforce adherence to schedules.
- Drive ERP utilization and digital dashboards for real-time insights.
- Lead Lean initiatives to improve turns, cycle times, and efficiency.
- Coach PPC team; set goals, mentor talent, and plan succession.
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Job description
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA / PGDM in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management preferred.
To lead and manage end-to-end Production Planning & Control functions for the plant by ensuring optimum production scheduling, resource utilization, inventory management, customer delivery performance, and cross-functional coordination. The role is responsible for aligning manufacturing operations with customer demand, business objectives, and operational excellence initiatives while ensuring inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.
- Develop annual, monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements.
- Ensure optimum machine loading and capacity utilization across manufacturing departments.
- Monitor production adherence against plan and take corrective actions to address deviations.
- Balance demand and capacity to achieve desired service levels and manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead S&OP reviews with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Production, and Finance teams.
- Ensure effective demand planning and conversion into executable production plans.
- Identify constraints and recommend mitigation plans.
- Drive inventory optimization of Raw Materials, WIP, Bought-out Components, and Finished Goods.
- Establish inventory norms and monitor compliance.
- Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
- Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production.
- Ensure achievement of OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery targets.
- Monitor customer order fulfillment and dispatch schedules.
- Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams for timely deliveries.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure availability of materials and components.
- Review material shortages and expedite critical supplies.
- Manage risk associated with supply disruptions.
- Conduct capacity analysis and identify bottlenecks.
- Recommend investments, outsourcing, or process improvements to meet growing demand.
- Optimize manpower and equipment utilization.
- Review daily production performance and adherence to schedules.
- Analyze production losses and implement corrective actions.
- Establish robust production control systems and MIS reporting.
- Drive effective utilization of ERP systems for planning and inventory management.
- Implement digital dashboards and analytics for real-time monitoring.
- Improve data accuracy and planning effectiveness.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Improve inventory turns, order fulfilment rates, and planning accuracy.
- Drive cross-functional process improvements.
- Lead and develop the PPC team.
- Establish performance goals and succession planning.
- Coach and mentor planning professionals for future leadership roles.
- OTIF Delivery Performance (%)
- Customer Service Level (%)
- Schedule Adherence (%)
- Production Plan Adherence (%)
- Forecast Accuracy (%)
- Capacity Utilization (%)
- Inventory Turns
- Inventory Days
- Raw Material Coverage Days
- WIP Reduction (%)
- Obsolete Inventory Reduction (%)
- Manufacturing Throughput
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Support
- Planning Cycle Time
- Working Capital Reduction
- Inventory Carrying Cost Reduction
- Cost Savings through Planning Optimization
- 18 to 25 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, PPC, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years in a senior managerial leadership role.
- Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Capacity Planning
- S&OP Process Management
- ERP Systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- Data Analytics & MIS
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Development
- Change Management
- Problem Solving
- Results Orientation
- High-impact role where your expertise shapes supply chain strategy and customer outcomes
- Collaborative, innovative culture that values your contributions and ideas
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship, training, and cross-functional projects
- Supportive work environment designed to help you thrive and grow
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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