Production Planning Engineer

PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER
Company: Safety Projects Pvt Ltd
Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Reporting To: Production Head
Location: Umbergaon Plant
Position Summary
Safety Projects Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced and result-oriented Production Planning Engineer to manage production planning, machine loading, material planning, ERP coordination, and production scheduling to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and timely project execution. The role requires strong coordination with cross-functional departments to optimize productivity, minimize delays, and improve delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on project schedules and manufacturing capacity.
Develop machine-wise loading plans for optimum utilization of plant resources.
Monitor production capacity utilization and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure adherence to production schedules and committed delivery timelines.
ERP Coordination
Generate and release production orders through ERP systems.
Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) through ERP and shop floor coordination.
Track production progress, identify delays, and initiate corrective actions.
Maintain accurate production and planning data within the ERP system.
Material Planning
Coordinate with Stores and Purchase departments for timely material availability.
Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables, and production inputs as per production schedules.
Monitor inventory levels and material shortages to avoid production disruptions.
Support inventory optimization and stock control activities.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate Effectively With
Design Department
Production Department
Stores
Purchase Department
Dispatch Department
Ensure smooth communication and timely resolution of production-related issues.
Reporting & MIS
Prepare planning MIS reports and production tracking reports.
Monitor bottlenecks, delays, and resource constraints.
Provide regular production status updates to management.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and manufacturing processes.
Qualification
BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Experience
3–7 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), preferably in fabrication and manufacturing industry.
Skills Required
Strong knowledge of ERP systems
Production planning and scheduling expertise
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes
Capacity planning and resource optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective coordination and communication skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Schedule adherence
Planning accuracy
Reduction in material shortages
Effective WIP control
On-time delivery adherence
Machine utilization efficiency
Preferred Attributes
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Proactive and solution-oriented approach
Team player with excellent coordination abilities
Skills: material planning,erp,heavy fabrication,manufacturing,cross functional coordination,production planning

Work arrangement
No