Production Planning Executive - Diamond Jewelry Manufacturing

Kama Jewelry Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 7,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A diamond jewelry manufacturer in Mumbai is seeking a Production Planning Executive to support the Production Manager in developing effective production plans for diamond jewelry manufacturing. The ideal candidate will coordinate across departments including Sales, Procurement, and Quality Control, ensuring timely delivery and inventory management. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in production planning, particularly in the jewelry industry. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning in diamond jewelry manufacturing.
• Diploma or Graduate degree in relevant fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in developing production plans.
• Monitor daily production progress and implement corrective measures.
• Provide reports on production status to stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management

Tools

Production planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Summary

The Production Planning Executive will support the Production Manager in developing and executing production plans for diamond jewelry manufacturing, coordinating across Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production and Quality teams to ensure timely delivery, inventory availability and adherence to quality standards. The role requires monitoring daily production progress, generating regular reports, driving corrective actions for deviations, and identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to create detailed production plans based on customer orders, inventory and capacity.
• Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to gather order requirements and communicate production schedules and priorities.
• Monitor daily production progress, identify deviations and implement corrective measures.
• Work with Procurement to ensure raw material availability and manage inventory to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Provide regular updates and reports to Sales, Customer Service and other stakeholders on production status and key metrics.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure production meets quality standards and address quality issues promptly.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in production planning and execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production plans in collaboration with the Production Manager based on customer orders, inventory and production capacity.
• Ensure production plans align with manufacturing strategy and business goals.
• Liaise with Sales and Customer Service to gather customer orders and production requirements.
• Coordinate with Production Unit to communicate schedules, priorities and changes.
• Monitor daily production progress against plan and implement proactive measures for deviations.
• Work with Procurement to ensure availability of raw materials and manage inventory levels.
• Provide regular updates and reports to Sales, Customer Service and other departments on production status and metrics.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to ensure adherence to quality standards and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in production planning and execution and implement best practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in production planning, preferably in diamond jewelry manufacturing.
• Diploma or Graduate degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in production planning software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across departments.