Production Planning & Control (PPC) Manager

Company: Sansera Engineering

About the Company

Sansera Engineering is an engineering-led integrated manufacturer of forged complex and high-precision components for the Automotive, Non-Automotive, and Aerospace sectors. With a legacy spanning over three decades, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products to its global customers while continuously expanding its operations and workforce.

Job Summary

The Production Planning & Control (PPC) Manager will lead and manage end-to-end Production Planning & Control activities, ensuring effective production scheduling, material planning, inventory control, customer delivery adherence, and optimum resource utilization to achieve organizational objectives related to quality, cost, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Lead end-to-end Production Planning & Control (PPC) activities to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on customer schedules and business requirements.
• Monitor production progress and ensure adherence to delivery schedules.
• Lead demand planning, production loading, and resource allocation activities.
• Support new project launches and ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, tooling, and other resources for uninterrupted production.
• Drive inventory optimization while maintaining optimum levels of Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG).
• Review customer schedules, forecast changes, and delivery commitments on a regular basis.
• Monitor and improve On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Supply Chain teams for effective execution of production plans.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders regarding delivery commitments.

Capacity Planning & Operational Excellence

• Analyze capacity utilization, production constraints, and bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement systems for production tracking, reporting, and planning accuracy.
• Conduct regular reviews of production performance, shortages, delays, and dispatch status.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, inventory reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and safety standards.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the PPC team to improve performance and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.

Key Authorities

• Approve production schedules and planning priorities.
• Coordinate production loading based on business requirements.
• Escalate critical shortages, delivery risks, and production constraints to management.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions for planning and delivery issues.
• Review and approve PPC reports, planning MIS, and inventory status.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders regarding delivery commitments.
• Initiate process improvements related to Production Planning & Control and inventory management.

Educational Qualification

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.

Experience

• 9–15 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, or Precision Manufacturing industry is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Production Scheduling
• Material Planning
• Demand Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Management
• Forecasting
• Customer Schedule Management
• Delivery Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• SAP / ERP Planning Modules
• Manufacturing Processes
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full) Performance
• AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Planning MIS & Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
• Strong Coordination and Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Result-Oriented Approach
• Proactive Mindset
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• High Accountability

Core Skills

• Attentive Listening
• Collaboration & Team Building
• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Centricity
• Delivering High-Quality Work
• Performance Management