Planning Manager

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop master production schedules based on confirmed customer orders, delivery commitments, and available production capacity.
• Prepare weekly, daily, and monthly production plans for fabrication, machining, assembly, painting, testing, and dispatch.
• Allocate production resources efficiently to maximize throughput and plant utilization.
• Monitor production schedules and revise plans based on changing priorities and customer requirements.
• Ensure on-time completion of manufacturing projects while maintaining quality standards.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Prepare Material Requirement Planning (MRP) in coordination with procurement and engineering teams.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, bought-out components, and consumables.
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize material shortages that impact production schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and purchase teams to expedite critical material deliveries.
• Optimize inventory levels while reducing excess stock and carrying costs.

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with Design and Engineering departments for timely release of:
  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
  • Fabrication Drawings
  • Assembly Drawings
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Verify BOM accuracy and resolve discrepancies before production commencement.
• Ensure engineering revisions are communicated promptly to production teams.

Shop Floor Management

• Coordinate activities across:
  • Fabrication
  • Machine Shop
  • Welding
  • Assembly
  • Quality Assurance
  • Stores
  • Dispatch
• Prioritize jobs based on project schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor production progress and identify bottlenecks.
• Resolve production issues through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to production processes and quality standards.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Track work-in-progress (WIP) across all manufacturing stages.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure timely completion of manufacturing activities.
• Conduct regular production review meetings.
• Identify production delays and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) schedules.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Utilize ERP systems for production planning, inventory tracking, and job monitoring.
• Maintain accurate production data and status updates.
• Develop planning dashboards and management reports.
• Recommend improvements to production planning systems and workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity and efficiency enhancement.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare:
  • Daily Production Reports
  • Weekly Progress Reports
  • Monthly Production Dashboards
  • Capacity Utilization Reports
  • Material Shortage Reports
  • WIP Reports
• Present production status and project updates to management.
• Maintain documentation related to production planning and project execution.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with:
  • Procurement
  • Design
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Stores
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
• Ensure seamless communication between departments.
• Resolve planning conflicts and resource constraints.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor production planning teams.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Ensure adherence to production planning processes and SOPs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.