PPC Manager

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Hosur is seeking a PPC - Manager to lead production planning and scheduling aligned with demand and the Master Production Schedule. You will drive capacity planning, resource optimization, and ensure material availability across fulfillment and warehouse teams.

The role focuses on improving OTIF, production adherence, and data-driven decision making using ERP systems. Automotive OEM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in automotive OEMs with core PPC experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP-based planning and data-driven decision making is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling aligned with demand and MPS.
• Drive capacity planning, load balancing, and resource optimization.
• Ensure material availability and coordinate with fulfillment, warehouse and supply chain.
• Improve OTIF, adherence, and execution discipline.
• Optimize RM, WIP and FG inventory; minimize excess stock.
• Promote ERP-based planning and data-driven decision making across PPC.

Skills

ERP systems

MPS

PPC planning

Lean manufacturing

Education

BE / B.Tech - Mech / Electrical

Job description

Company name : Wabtec Corporation

Industry : Railways

Position : PPC - Manager

Location : Hosur

Education : BE / B.Tech - Mech / Electrical

Note : Looking for the candidates who are experience working in Automotive OEM companies having core PPC experience

Key missions of the position:

• Lead and control production planning and scheduling processes aligned with demand requirements and Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Drive capacity planning, load balancing, and resource optimization across manufacturing work centers
• Ensure material availability and timely coordination with fulfillment, warehouse, and supply chain teams
• Improve production adherence, OTIF performance, and execution discipline through strong control mechanisms
• Optimize RM, WIP, and FG inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
• Strengthen ERP-based planning, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across PPC operations

Main responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead preparation, review, and execution of production plans in alignment with demand forecasts, customer priorities, and business requirements
• Ensure balanced and optimized production scheduling across work centers to maintain smooth workflow and avoid bottlenecks
• Drive level loading of manufacturing activities and manage production priorities effectively
• Review and approve shift plans based on available capacity, production requirements, and operational constraints
• Ensure production schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with plant capability

Capacity & Resource Management

• Own overall planning of plant capacity, including machine loading, manpower deployment, and ensuring availability of all critical resources for uninterrupted production
• Monitor resource utilization and drive actions to improve productivity, throughput, and planning accuracy across manufacturing operations
• Identify constraints in manufacturing capacity as well as supporting resources, and initiate corrective and long-term improvement plans
• Ensure end-to-end resource availability by closely coordinating with warehouse and fulfilment teams for timely support of production requirements
• Coordinate with operations, warehouse, and fulfillment teams to optimize resource utilization, minimize idle time, and maintain smooth production flow

1 - General Business

Material Planning & Availability

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and supporting inputs required for uninterrupted production
• Lead coordination with fulfillment, warehouse, procurement, and related functions to resolve shortages and supply constraints
• Monitor inventory trends, material consumption, and planning risks to support production continuity
• Drive proactive shortage management, issue escalation, and follow-up to avoid schedule slippages and delivery impact

Order Execution & Production

• Oversee end-to-end execution of production orders to ensure smooth workflow across all manufacturing stages
• Monitor production progress and control output to meet schedules, targets, and delivery commitments
• Ensure timely resolution of shop floor issues, operational bottlenecks, and execution disruptions
• Drive accountability for production performance through close coordination with production and line teams

Production Control & Performance Monitoring

• Review Plan vs Actual production performance and lead detailed variance analysis on a regular basis
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions for deviations in execution
• Ensure strict control over production output by coordinating with shop floor and operations teams
• Track planning and execution performance indicators to improve reliability, consistency, and delivery performance

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the PPC and planning framework
• Identify planning and execution process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the value chain
• Drive cross-functional improvement projects focused on productivity enhancement, cost optimization, and cycle-time reduction
• Promote process discipline, standardization, and operational excellence across PPC activities

1 - General Business

Systems & Data Management

• Drive effective utilization of ERP and planning systems for accurate, data-driven planning and decision-making
• Lead preparation of MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics for PPC and production performance tracking
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and system discipline across all PPC processes
• Use data insights to identify trends, improve planning efficiency, and support management decisions

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key interface between PPC, production, fulfillment, warehouse and procurement teams
• Ensure alignment between demand planning, production capability, and execution readiness
• Participate in SIOP / planning review discussions and ensure follow-through on execution decisions
• Drive timely communication, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to support operational stability
• Maintain overall visibility and oversight of inventory across RM, WIP, and FG by coordinating with warehouse and fulfillment teams to support effective planning and execution

People Management & Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the PPC team including Deputy Managers, Engineers, and planners to ensure effective execution of planning and control activities
• Allocate responsibilities, set clear objectives, and monitor team performance against defined KPIs
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build functional capability, ownership, and succession readiness
• Drive a culture of accountability, discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and support capability-building initiatives
• Ensure internal coordination, issue resolution, and task ownership within the PPC team