Executive – Production Planning

Executive – Production Planning
Function: Production Planning & Control
Industry: Jewelry Manufacturing
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: Engineering Graduate
Role Purpose
Responsible for translating production requirements into executable plans, ensuring OTIF delivery, optimum TAT, full capacity utilization and zero avoidable delays through disciplined planning, data-driven tracking and proactive stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production plans in line with customer delivery commitments and available capacity.
Track production progress across processes and ensure adherence to planned timelines and priorities.
Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance and continuously work towards reduction in production TAT.
Ensure optimum utilization of available manpower, machines and production capacity.
Conduct extensive follow-up with Production, PPC, Procurement, Inventory, Quality and other stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted execution of the plan.
Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints and potential delays in advance and initiate corrective actions.
Ensure prompt communication and timely escalation of deviations, risks and dependencies impacting production schedules.
Maintain accurate planning MIS, trackers, dashboards and exception reports for management review.
Analyze production data to identify trends, gaps, ageing, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen, Six Sigma and Best Manufacturing Practices.
Ensure plan changes and priorities are communicated clearly to all concerned stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators
OTIF %
Production TAT vs Target
Production Plan Adherence %
Capacity Utilization %
Schedule / Production Delay %
Ageing of WIP against Plan
Timeliness of Escalations and Exception Reporting
Reduction in bottlenecks and process delays
Candidate Profile
Engineering Graduate with 2–3 years of Production Planning / PPC experience.
Experience in Jewelry Manufacturing, Engineering, Precision Engineering, Chemical, Pharma or API Manufacturing preferred.
Hands-on exposure to Kaizen, Six Sigma and Best Manufacturing Practices is mandatory.
Excellent data analysis and numerical aptitude with strong proficiency in Excel/MIS.
Highly data-oriented and detail-oriented, with strong planning and tracking discipline.
Strong follow-up, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to identify deviations quickly, communicate proactively and escalate before delays impact the plan.
High sense of ownership and execution orientation.

Work arrangement
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