Location: Matar, Gujarat
Industry: Manufacturing
Position: Full-time
The PPC Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and as per quality standards. The role involves demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination.
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Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts and customer orders
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Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
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Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and resources
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Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as required
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Plan raw material requirements and coordinate with procurement teams
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Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock
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Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory
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Ensure timely availability of materials to meet production targets
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Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, Dispatch, and Sales teams
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Ensure smooth workflow between departments
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Communicate production status updates and constraints to stakeholders
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Analyze plant capacity and prepare capacity utilization plans
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Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions
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Plan for machine maintenance and downtime
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Track key metrics such as production output, efficiency, and adherence to schedule
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Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports
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Analyze variances and implement corrective actions
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Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
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Improve planning accuracy and reduce production delays
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Optimize inventory turnover and reduce wastage
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Ensure adherence to company policies and quality standards
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Maintain proper documentation related to planning and scheduling
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Production / Industrial Management
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MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) preferred
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5–10 years of experience in PPC within a manufacturing setup
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Experience in handling plant-level production planning
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Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
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Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain processes
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Advanced Excel skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Good communication and coordination abilities
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Leadership and team management skills
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Engineering / Fabrication / FMCG / Chemical / Automotive manufacturing
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Location: Matar, Gujarat (Plant-based role)
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May require occasional extended working hours to meet production deadlines
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On-time production completion
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Inventory turnover ratio
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Production efficiency and capacity utilization
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Reduction in production delays and wastage
