Manager Production Scheduling

Abbott; Solan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Production Planning & PPIC professional in India to manage weekly/monthly production plans, translate rolling plans into daily schedules, and coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure adherence. The role requires knowledge of pharma manufacturing processes and strong Excel skills.

The candidate will run MRP, release PRs, monitor inventory, and generate performance reports, with reporting to the Head PPIC. Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in PPIC/planning in pharma preferred.
• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Run MRP to calculate RM/PM and release PRs/indents; track lead times.
• Track supplier deliveries and escalate delays or shortages.
• Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel & data interpretation

Pharma manufacturing knowledge (OSD, L

Coordination & stakeholder mgmt

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

1. 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.

2. 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 and escalate delays or shortages.

3. 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.

4. Coordination & Communication

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


• Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross-functional teams.

5. 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

Requirements: