Production Planner Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Vemagal; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with orders and forecasts. You will coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability and efficient workflow, while monitoring progress to meet deadlines.

The role requires strong analytical and planning skills, proficiency with SAP and MS Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical) or related field; equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability and smooth workflow.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines and avoid bottlenecks.
• Analyse capacity and resource requirements; identify and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Generate reports on production status, output, and delays or issues.
• Work with quality assurance to ensure production meets company standards.
• Continuously improve production planning processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Maintain ERP/MRP systems with accurate planning data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align planning with business goals.
• Monitor and optimize machine utilization, workforce allocation, and production constraints.
• Handle schedule changes and shifting priorities proactively.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Document and report supplier-related failures.
• Report project status on timing, quality, and risk to Group Leader.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning software

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical)

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in alignment with customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability and efficient workflow
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines and avoid bottlenecks.
• Analyse capacity and resource requirements, identifying and resolving conflicts proactively.
• Generate reports on production status, output, and potential delays or issues.
• Work closely with quality assurance to ensure that production meets company standards.
• Continuously improve production planning processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Maintain ERP/MRP systems with accurate and up-to-date planning data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align planning activities with business goals.
• Monitor and optimize machine utilization, workforce allocation, and production constraints.
• Comfortable handling changes in schedules, production priorities, and customer demands with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• In case of supplier issue the failures must be documented and reported
• Report the project status on timing, quality, and risk to Group Leader.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in planning software (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Excel, MRP/ERP systems)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical) or other related field or equivalent education