Production Scheduler

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru (Nelamangala region) seeks a Production Planner to generate detailed schedules aligned with the production plan. You will feed capacity and material data daily and release manufacturing work orders to keep operations on track.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Inventory, Quality and Engineering; travel up to 10% may be required. Prior SAP/ERP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, Mechanical or Instrumentation.
• 2–5 years in Production Planning, Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory or related roles in OEM/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of planning, inventory control, shop floor, MRP, scheduling and capacity planning.
• Hands-on SAP/ERP with BOMs, production orders and MES.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP) for MIS/KPI reports.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, Kaizen and continuous improvement.
• Good communication, stakeholder management and vendor coordination; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Developed and managed production schedules to meet delivery targets.
• Execute daily MRP activities to ensure material availability and planning.
• Define sequences, routing and lead times aligned with master plan.
• Monitor actual vs. planned production; identify deviations and correct.
• Manage production orders and coordinate shop floor operations.
• Control raw material, WIP and finished goods inventory.
• Maintain BOMs in SAP/ERP and generate MIS/KPI reports.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Shop floor operations

MRP

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Excel VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics/ ECE/ Mechanical/ Instrumentation

Tools

SAP/ERP

BOM

Production orders

Manufacturing execution

Job description

This Position reports to: Production Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to generate a detailed production schedule based on the production plan to maximize the use of resources and meet established production specifications and schedules. Each day, you will feed information on production capacity issues and material availability. You will also showcase your expertise by releasing manufacturing work orders.

The work model for the role is: #LI Onsite

This role is contributing to the Automation Energy division in-Bangalore-Nelamangala region in India. Main stakeholders are production, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance teams, and Vendors.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Developed and managed production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and production targets.
• Executed daily MRP activities to ensure material availability and seamless production planning.
• Defined production sequences, routing, and lead times to align with the master production schedule.
• Monitored actual versus planned production, identified deviations, and implemented corrective actions.
• Managed production orders and coordinated shop floor operations to optimize productivity and resource utilization.
• Controlled raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to maintain optimum stock levels and production continuity.
• Maintained BOMs in SAP/ERP systems and generated MIS/KPI reports to support planning and performance management.

Qualifications for the role

• Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Communication (ECE), Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related engineering disciplines.
• Possess 2-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Management, or related functions within OEM and manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, shop floor operations, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), production scheduling, and capacity planning processes.
• Hands-on experience working with SAP/ERP systems, Bill of Materials (BOM), production orders, and manufacturing execution processes to support operational efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, with the ability to prepare MIS reports, KPI dashboards, and production performance analytics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, Kaizen methodologies, and continuous improvement practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and support business requirements, including up to 10% travel.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Divisions goal is to help customers adapt and thrive in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain experience delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.