MANAGER PPC
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
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Job summary
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is seeking an experienced professional in Tamil Nadu to lead production planning and scheduling. You will manage master schedules, optimize capacity, coordinate material planning, and drive lean improvements across ERP-enabled processes.
Strong collaboration with fulfillment and shop floor teams is essential to maintain on-time production and delivery. The role requires 8–12 years in production planning/control within manufacturing, with ERP
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in Production Planning & Control in manufacturing.
- Experience with ERP-based planning for manufacturing environments.
- Strong ability to optimize capacity, resources and delivery performance.
- Proficient in English and Hindi.
Responsibilities
- Execute Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and ensure balanced scheduling.
- Oversee capacity planning, machine loading and manpower utilization to improve throughput.
- Coordinate material planning with fulfillment and warehouse teams to avoid disruptions.
- Lead end-to-end production execution and monitor progress to meet schedules.
- Perform variance analysis, drive corrective actions and monitor schedule adherence.
- Drive lean initiatives and data-driven improvements across systems and processes.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Job Description:
As the world’s foremost rail technology company, we will lead the way in creating a more sustainable freight and passenger transportation network. Our values are based on safety, innovation for customers, operational excellence, and teamwork.
Wabtec operates under two financial reporting segments: Freight segment, which includes Equipment, Components, Services and Digital Intelligence; and the Transit segment, which includes Equipment and Aftermarket Services.
Mission
Key missions of the position:
Lead and strengthen production planning and scheduling processes aligned with MPS
Drive capacity planning and resource optimization across manufacturing units
Ensure seamless material availability through proactive coordination with Fulfillment
Improve plant performance through inventory control and lean practices
Enhance OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery and overall customer satisfaction
Lead digitalization/system-driven planning processes (ERP, analytics)
Measurement
Q: Production adherence and quality compliance
C: Inventory optimization and cost efficiency
D: On-time production scheduling and delivery performance
MPS (Master Production Schedule) Adherence
Customer OTIF (On Time In Full)
Plan vs Actual production performance
Inventory turnover and accuracy
Main responsibilities:
Execution of Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with demand forecasts
Ensure optimized and balanced production scheduling across work centers
Drive level loading and bottleneck management to improve throughput
Approve and monitor shift plans based on capacity and priorities
Oversee plant capacity planning, including machine loading and manpower utilization
Drive productivity improvements through optimal allocation of resources
Identify constraints and implement corrective/long-term capacity enhancement plans
- Ensure availability of raw materials and components for uninterrupted production
- Lead coordination with fulfillment and warehouse teams
- Drive proactive shortage management and escalation handling
- Monitor inventory trends and align planning to minimize disruptions
- Oversee end-to-end execution of production activities to ensure smooth workflow across all manufacturing stages
- Monitor production progress and control output to meet schedules, targets, and delivery commitments
- Drive coordination with shop floor teams to resolve execution issues and maintain continuous production flow
- Ensure adherence to production timelines by proactively addressing delays, bottlenecks, and operational constraints
- Review Planned vs Actual performance and lead variance analysis
- Drive corrective actions and continuous monitoring for schedule adherence
- Ensure discipline in execution on the shop floor through coordination with operations teams
- Manage raw material (RM), work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory with a focus on maintaining operational continuity
- Ensure optimum stock levels are maintained by balancing production requirements with inventory holding costs and storage limitations
- Work towards reducing excess and obsolete inventory through effective planning, monitoring, and control mechanisms
- Lead implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify process inefficiencies and deploy improvement frameworks
- Drive cross-functional projects for productivity and cost optimization
- Drive effective utilization of ERP and planning systems to enable accurate, data-driven production planning and decision-making
- Lead development of reports, MIS dashboards, and performance analytics for monitoring key operational indicators
- Ensure high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and system discipline across all PPC processes
- Leverage data insights to identify gaps, improve planning efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Act as a key interface between production, Fulfillment, and Warehouse
- Drive alignment between demand planning and production capability
- Participate in SIOP discussions and execution
People Management: YES ¨ NO ¨
If People Management, how many employees are managed? No
Number of people: Nil
Budget Management: YES ¨ NO ¨
NO
Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) – Preferred
Professional Experience
8–12 years of relevant experience in Production Planning & Control
Experience in manufacturing industry with exposure to ERP-based planning
Competence
Level
Production Planning & Schedul ng4
Supply Chain & Operations Management4
Digital & Systems Capability4
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement4
People / Stakeholder Management3
Strategic Thinking3
- English
- Hindi
Behavioural and Skills
- Demonstrates strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution and alignment with business objectives
- Result-oriented with a high sense of ownership and accountability in delivering outcomes
- Maintains strong attention to detail with a structured and systematic approach to work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while working under tight deadlines
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and effective problem-solving
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
MBA (Operations / Supply Chain) – Preferred
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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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- Worker Sub Type: Regular
- Job Family: Materials/Planning
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