PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROLLER

Greytip Software Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Greytip Software Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks a Production Planning and Controller to plan and monitor daily production, ensuring timely availability of finished goods for outlets, coordinating across procurement, production, and dispatch while maintaining quality and cost controls.

You will create daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, manage material availability, monitor yields, and compile MIS reports to drive efficiency and cost optimization in a fast-paced food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Management, Engineering, Food Technology, or Supply Chain.
• Preferred: PG Diploma in Production Planning / Operations Management.
• 3–6 years in food manufacturing, bakery, FMCG or QSR.
• Experience with ERP or planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Create daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on outlet indent and forecast.
• Coordinate with procurement for material availability and ensure FIFO/FEFO usage.
• Monitor in-process production, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain batch records.
• Align production with dispatch schedules and coordinate with logistics for delivery.
• Submit MIS on production, consumption, and wastage and support audits.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and improve productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Communication

Team coordination

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's in Production Management/Engineering/Food Tech/Supply Chain

PG Diploma in Production Planning / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

The Production Planning and Controller will be responsible for planning and monitoring daily production activities to ensure timely availability of finished goods for outlets. The role involves effective coordination across departments for material availability, production efficiency, and dispatch scheduling while maintaining quality and cost control.

Job Summary

The Production Planning and Controller will be responsible for planning and monitoring daily production activities to ensure timely availability of finished goods for outlets. The role involves effective coordination across departments for material availability, production efficiency, and dispatch scheduling while maintaining quality and cost control.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Production Planning

• Create daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on outlet indent and forecast.
• Allocate production based on machine capacity and manpower availability.
• Balance loads across shifts to optimize production efficiency.

2. Raw Material & Inventory Coordination

• Check inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO principles for raw material and packaging usage.
• Minimize wastage by tracking usage and consumption trends.

3. Production Monitoring & Control

• Monitor in-process production and resolve bottlenecks or breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain batch-wise records, yield analysis, and daily output reports.
• Track actual vs. planned output and analyze variances.

4. Dispatch & Delivery Coordination

• Align production completion with dispatch schedules.
• Coordinate with the dispatch/logistics team for timely delivery to outlets.

5. MIS & Reporting

• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS on production, consumption, and wastage.
• Maintain documentation for audits and internal reviews.

6. Cost Optimization

• Monitor resource utilization and implement initiatives to reduce cost per unit.
• Identify improvement areas for productivity and propose solutions.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Production Management, Engineering, Food Technology, or Supply Chain.
• Preferred: PG Diploma in Production Planning / Operations Management.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar role in food manufacturing, bakery, FMCG, or QSR.
• Experience in managing shift-wise production and working with ERP or planning tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (FSSAI, GMP, HACCP).
• Proficient in MS Excel and production software.
• Good communication and team coordination.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Process-oriented mindset
• Team player and proactive problem-solverFlexible and adaptable to shift-based work