Production Planning Control

Job Description

Dear Candidate,

We have a requirement for Production Planning and control for Isha Life, Coimbatore. Please find below the Job roles:

1. Production Planning:

Develop and maintain production schedules to meet sales and operational requirements.

Forecast raw material, packaging, and labor needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.

Monitor capacity planning to avoid bottlenecks and optimize throughput.

2. Material Planning and Coordination:

Calculate and share detailed material requirements (raw materials, packaging materials, etc.) with the purchase/procurement team based on production schedules.

Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely ordering and receipt of materials.

Proactively follow up with the procurement team and vendors to address delays or shortages.

Track material lead times and ensure just-in-time (JIT) availability for production.

3. Inventory Planning and Management:

Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products to support production schedules and customer demand.

Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent shortages or overstocking.

Analyze inventory turnover rates and implement strategies for inventory optimization.

Monitor storage conditions in collaboration with the warehouse team to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

4. Production Control:

Track production progress and ensure adherence to schedules.

Identify deviations or delays and implement corrective actions.

Maintain real-time updates of production performance metrics.

Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce unplanned downtime.

5. MIS Reporting and Data Analytics:

Leverage ERP systems to generate accurate and timely MIS reports for production, on-time delivery, and inventory performance.

Analyze plant performance metrics, including on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turnover, to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Prepare dashboards and periodic reports for management to enable data-driven decision-making.

Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to ensure system accuracy and streamline reporting processes.

6. Resource Management:

Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.

Align inventory and production resources with budgetary constraints and operational goals.

Work closely with quality control teams to ensure product compliance with standards.

7. Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in production, material planning, and inventory management processes.

Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

8. Compliance and Audits:

Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety regulations.

Maintain accurate records of production, material planning, and inventory activities.

Conduct internal audits of production, inventory, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy and adherence to company policies.

Skills/Competencies Required:

Education: Bachelors degree in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience: 3-5 years in production planning, material and inventory management, and ERP-based reporting, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MIS reporting tools.

Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and inventory control techniques.

Knowledge of food safety standards like FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO.

Soft Skills:

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The work location will be Madhampatty, Coimbatore. Interested candidates please forward your resume.

Regards,

Priya Rajan

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