Manager Production Scheduling

Abbott; Baddi; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in India (Baddi) seeks a skilled PPIC professional to lead production planning and scheduling across multiple production lines. The role involves translating forecasts into actionable weekly and monthly plans and ensuring timely execution.

You will align capacity, materials, and changeovers while coordinating with Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, and Sales. Strong analytical, Excel, and cross-functional communication are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in PPIC or production planning preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly and monthly production plans aligned with forecasts and orders.
• Convert rolling plans into daily/weekly schedules.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure adherence.
• Run MRP to determine RM/PM needs and release PRs.
• Monitor inventory, capacity, and yield variances; report metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel & data interpretation

Pharma manufacturing processes

Coordination & stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Production Planning & Scheduling

Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and demand targets.

Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling.

Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time.

Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM),

Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels.

Track supplier deliveries andescalate delays or shortages.

Inventory Management

Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking.

Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.

Coordination & Communication

Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales.

Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross‑functional teams.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.

Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree

Reporting to

Head PPIC

Job Family

Manufacturing

Division

EPD Established Pharma

Location

India > Village Mauza : Baddi

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

Not specified

Medical Surveillance

Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Salary

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.