Manager/Sr. Manager PPC

Smile Management Solutions; Rajpura; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Management Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Planning professional to oversee detailed manufacturing plans across fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and dispatch. You will coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Production teams to ensure smooth workflows and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in heavy fabrication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in heavy fabrication or related industries.
• Experience in handling fabrication planning, scheduling, and resource management for large-scale projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed production plans based on project schedules, customer requirements, and available capacities.
• Develop weekly and monthly production schedules for fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and dispatch activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Production departments for smooth workflow execution.
• Monitor progress against production plans and take corrective actions to eliminate delays.
• Liaise with Project Management teams to align production schedules with project milestones.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for stage inspections and release of fabricated components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Planning & scheduling

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

To plan, coordinate, monitor, and control manufacturing activities to ensure timely execution of fabrication projects, optimum utilization of resources, and adherence to delivery schedules, quality standards, and productivity targets.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Prepare detailed production plans based on project schedules, customer requirements, and available capacities.
• Develop weekly and monthly production schedules for fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and dispatch activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Production departments for smooth workflow execution.
• Monitor progress against production plans and take corrective actions to eliminate delays.

Material Planning & Control

• Review BOMs, drawings, and material requirements for projects.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and bought-out items.
• Monitor material shortages and prepare material requirement reports.
• Track material consumption and minimize wastage.

Production Monitoring

• Track daily production achievements against planned targets.
• Prepare and analyze production MIS reports, productivity reports, and variance analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks in fabrication processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and fabrication facilities.

Coordination & Scheduling

• Liaise with Project Management teams to align production schedules with project milestones.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for stage inspections and release of fabricated components.
• Work closely with Dispatch and Logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of finished products.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
• Certification in Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, or ERP systems will be an added advantage.

Required Experience

• 12 years of relevant experience in Heavy Fabrication, Structural Steel Fabrication, Bridge Fabrication, PEB, Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Experience in handling fabrication planning, scheduling, and resource management for large-scale projects.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery performance
• Production plan adherence (%)
• Resource utilization efficiency
• WIP inventory control
• Material availability and shortage management
• Reduction in production delays and bottlenecks
• Productivity improvement initiatives
• Accuracy of production MIS and reporting

Preferred candidate profile