Planning Manager

Placebo Fabtech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placebo Fabtech Private Limited in Hyderabad, India, invites a Planning Manager to lead PPC at our manufacturing facility. You will drive master production scheduling, material planning, and resource allocation, coordinating with Production, Procurement, QA, Design and Project teams to meet delivery commitments. Strong ERP/MRP experience and a tech-driven mindset are essential for optimizing throughput and quality.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 812 years of experience in Production Planning, PPC, Manufacturing Planning, or Operations Planning.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy engineering, industrial fabrication, project manufacturing, EPC fabrication, pressure vessels, tanks, ducting, material handling equipment, or related manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Convert customer requirements into production plans and work orders.
• Monitor daily production progress and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Conduct regular review meetings to track plan versus actual performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain Daily Production Reports (DPRs) and planning dashboards.
• Analyze schedule deviations and implement corrective action.
• Plan material requirements based on BOMs and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels, material utilization, and wastage.
• Ensure availability of drawings, BOMs, and technical documents before production release.
• Support material traceability and documentation compliance.
• Plan and allocate manpower, machines, and resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor capacity utilization and identify constraints affecting output.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions.
• Support contractor and workforce planning based on production requirements.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with Quality and Production teams.
• Ensure production milestones are achieved without compromising quality requirements.
• Monitor WIP status and track order completion against delivery schedules.
• Coordinate dispatch planning and logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Support closure of quality issues and production-related non-conformances.
• Publish weekly and monthly MIS reports covering production status, delivery performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
• Track KPIs including schedule adherence, OTIF delivery, productivity, WIP ageing, and capacity utilization.
• Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Skills

PPC expertise

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

MIS reporting

Job description

About Us

Placebo Fabtech Private Limited is a leading engineering and fabrication company specializing in structural steel fabrication, heavy engineering, industrial fabrication, and customized metal fabrication solutions. The company serves infrastructure, construction, industrial, power, and engineering sectors with a strong focus on quality, execution excellence, and timely project delivery.

With modern manufacturing facilities, skilled manpower, and a commitment to operational excellence, Placebo Fabtech delivers reliable fabrication and engineering solutions that meet diverse customer requirements and industry standards.

Role Overview

The Planning Manager will be responsible for leading the Production Planning & Control (PPC) function at Placebo Fabtech's manufacturing facility. The role involves production planning, project scheduling, material planning, capacity utilization, resource allocation, and delivery management to ensure smooth execution of fabrication and manufacturing activities. Working closely with Production, Procurement, Stores, Quality, Design, and Project Management teams, the Planning Manager will ensure optimum utilization of resources, timely completion of fabrication projects, and achievement of customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1.Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage master production schedules based on customer orders, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Convert customer requirements into production plans and work orders.
• Monitor daily production progress and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Conduct regular review meetings to track plan versus actual performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Maintain Daily Production Reports (DPRs) and planning dashboards.
• Analyze schedule deviations and implement corrective action.

2. Material Planning & Coordination

• Plan material requirements based on BOMs and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels, material utilization, and wastage.
• Ensure availability of drawings, BOMs, and technical documents before production release.
• Support material traceability and documentation compliance.

3. Resource & Capacity Management

• Plan and allocate manpower, machines, and resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor capacity utilization and identify constraints affecting output.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize production disruptions.
• Support contractor and workforce planning based on production requirements.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth execution.

4. Quality, Dispatch & Execution Control

• Coordinate inspection schedules with Quality and Production teams.
• Ensure production milestones are achieved without compromising quality requirements.
• Monitor WIP status and track order completion against delivery schedules.
• Coordinate dispatch planning and logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Support closure of quality issues and production-related non-conformances.

5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Publish weekly and monthly MIS reports covering production status, delivery performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
• Track key KPIs including schedule adherence, OTIF delivery, productivity, WIP ageing, and capacity utilization.
• Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 812 years of experience in Production Planning, PPC, Manufacturing Planning, or Operations Planning.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy engineering, industrial fabrication, project manufacturing, EPC fabrication, pressure vessels, tanks, ducting, material handling equipment, or related manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP-based environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Production Planning & Control (PPC) expertise.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and production schedules.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and MIS reporting.
• High level of ownership, execution focus, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead planning operations in a growing heavy engineering and fabrication organization.
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.