Operations Planner-Generator Shop

Arabelle Solutions; Sanand; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sanand, Gujarat, is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Planner to oversee shop planning and ensure operational alignment. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing and materials planning, proficiency in tools like SAP and Excel, and strong English communication skills. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, tracking materials, and working cross-functionally to support project execution. This role requires a commitment to integrity and safety, with opportunities for professional growth and contribution to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of experience in Manufacturing & Materials Planning.
• Knowledge of Generator manufacturing processes.
• Skilled in Advanced Excel and MS Office.
• Strong command of English in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly/daily shop planning.
• Ensure alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Provide materials visibility and progress tracking.
• Work cross-functionally with factory operations teams.

Skills

Manufacturing & Materials Planning

Advanced Excel

SAP

Problem Solving

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

BI Tools (e.g., Tableau)

Job description

Join Arabelle Solutions (EDF Group) - a global leader in steam turbine solutions powering low‑carbon energy worldwide. With a legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design, manufacture, and service high‑performance turbines worldwide. In India, our presence spans Sanand (Gujarat), Noida (Uttar Pradesh), and Bengaluru (Karnataka), where our teams drive advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and cutting‑edge project delivery‑underpinned by our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare & Manage Monthly, Daily Shop Planning (Generator Shop) with reference to project schedule and need.
• Ensure operational alignment with Production Plan and Organization & Departmental KPIs.
• Focus & drive actions to meet the defined KPIs.
• Along with delivering on operations / business goals / KPI's, role includes incorporating best planning practices and tools (MTA/PMx, scheduling/MRP planning etc.) and work with Sanand broader team for benchmarking and rolling out of those practices / tools.
• Prompt and effective communication with the team and cross functional stakeholders.
• Ensure compliances to processes, tools, guidelines, and business directives.
• Strong team player with ability to prioritize in matrix organization keeping customer centric approach.
• Trouble shooting and support own function and cross functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Provide 100% materials visibility and progress tracking across the factory for generator shop (this includes direct material, consumables/indirect materials and tracking of processes/tools/programs readiness) to avoid last minute surprises.
• Work cross-functionally with factory operations team (Engineering, Shop Operations, MMI, Process, Quality, Supply Chain, Tooling etc.) for project execution.
• Actively participate in daily management of factory operations (DMS) for respective area and raise flags/drive actions to meeting SQDCM.
• Lead resource (manpower, machine, materials, space etc.) planning with de‑bottlenecking and drive utilization of resources. Also work with master scheduler / central planner to anticipate the capacity / capability constraints coming up in near to medium term.
• Work on consolidation and reporting of hours / project cost on weekly/monthly basis and drive actions to meet targets through DMS and weekly/monthly operating rigor.
• Actively work on inventory management for factory and drive inventory reduction actions with all stakeholders.
• Take initiatives and propose cost reductions, lead time reduction and actively participate in lean/kaizen events across factories.
• Input for Rev-rec and improvise on Inventory Turn for factory and drive inventory reduction actions with all relevant stakeholders.
• Lead and drive Daily/Weekly/Monthly SQDC rigor with lean approach.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor manufacturing projects as well as the introduction of new products (NPI) in Generator Shop.
• Shop floor Planning Contribute to projects involving repairs, rebuilds, and new manufacturing of generators.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires 4 to 10 years of experience in Manufacturing & Materials Planning and Execution (Shop/ Production Planning/ PPC), preferably in Heavy Engineering / Project Industry / Generator Environment).
• Person should have knowledge of Generator manufacturing process.
• Knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Skilled over Advance Excel, MS Projects/Primavera/SAP, Macro writing, use of BI Tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Good command over MS Office/Power point.
• Knowledge on different technologies, manufacturing process and products for Steam/Hydro/Nuclear Turbine and Generator.
• Strong and Excellent skill of English Conversation. (Written and Spoken Communication).

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems with problem solving skills.
• Established Production / Shop Planning with analytical skill.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of generator and turbine components, disassembly/assembly processes, and repair methods.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and materials, chemical functions used in Generator Shop.
• Knowledge of manufacturing for product like Stator Frame, Geno Rotor, Stator Bar, Rotor Coil.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated Integrity - accept and adhere to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, and actions when dealing with others.
• Awareness of CFSI & Nuclear Safety Culture