Manager - Fabrication - Hedavali Workshop

John Cockerill; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

John Cockerill's Hedavali Workshop in Mumbai seeks an experienced Production Planner to lead heavy fabrication planning. Plan, schedule, and execute fabrication operations to meet delivery deadlines. The role requires welding knowledge (SMAW, FCAW) and the ability to read complex drawings.

SAP MM/PP experience, plus proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD, is highly preferred. Candidates should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with 8–10 years in high-volume production planning within large

Qualifications

• The candidate should be an Mechanical Engineering graduate with 8–10 years’ experience in high production planning.
• Operating, and hands on experience in SAP & Fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute fabrication operations to meet delivery deadlines and company targets.
• Preparation of Raw material Summary for procurement of various Mfg.components (Fabricated components). Time estimation for fabrication activities.
• Deep knowledge of welding techniques (e.g. SMAW, FCAW) and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Develop, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) per ASME Section IX; Manage WPQ tests.
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement to minimize rework and increase shop efficiency.
• Enforce quality control procedures and safety regulations (OSHA, HSE).
• Carry out SAP MM/PP functions related to procurement & production planning; MS Office & AutoCAD proficiency.
• Supplier follow up for technical problem solving & expediting to achieve deliveries as per Plan.
• Knowledge of surface preparation & inspection per ISO/SSPC/NACE guidelines.
• Monitor & track fabrication, blasting painting, procurement, assembly and dispatch activities.
• Coordinate with Purchase/Projects/Design/Production etc.

Skills

Welding techniques

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S

Quality control

Safety awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructures.

With more than 8 200 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.649 billion in 2025 in 27 countries, on 5 continents.

Hedavali Workshop

Job Purpose

• To manage Production Planning activities ( Heavy Fabrication Related).

Key Result Area

• Initiate planning activities and processes through effective planning forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute fabrication operations to meet delivery deadlines andcompany targets.
• Preparation of Raw material Summery for procurement of various Mfg.components (Fabricated components). Time estimation for fabrication activities.
• Deep knowledge of welding techniques (e.g. SMAW, FCAW) and the ability tointerpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Develop, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) inaccordance with industry codes like ASME Section IX. Manage Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), ensuring all welders are properly tested and certified for thespecific positions, materials, and processes they are working on (SMAW, FCAW)
• Implement and maintain Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvementpractices to minimize rework and increase shop efficiency.
• Enforce quality control procedures and rigorous workplace safety regulations (e.g.,OSHA, local HSE).
• Carrying out various SAP functions related to procurement & production planning(MM/PP modules). Proficiency in computer software such as MS Office & AutoCADis highly preferred
• Suppliers follow up for technical problem solving & expediting to achieve deliveriesas per Plan.
• Knowledge of surface preparation & Inspection as per (e.g., ISO, SSPC, or NACEguidelines)
• Monitoring & Tracking of different manufacturing activities like Fabrication,Blasting Painting, Procurement, Assembly and Dispatch on a periodic basis.
• Coordination with various functions or departments like Purchase/Projects/Design/Production etc.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be an

• Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university with 8 – 10 years’experience in high production planning environment (large engineering & heavyengineering industry preferred).
• Operating, and hands on experience in SAP & Fabrication candidates are preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Thorough Knowledge on Mechanical Equipment’s.
• Thorough knowledge on reading of drawings

Other Competencies

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Skills