Assistant Manager – Production Planning and Control; PPC

We are hiring an Assistant Manager – Production Planning and Control (PPC) for one of our clients, a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Our client is a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, recognized for delivering high-quality steel products and engineering solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the company operates state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities and adheres to international quality standards.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders, production capacity, inventory levels, and business priorities.
• Coordinate with production departments to ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Monitor production progress and provide management with updates on production status, delays, bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with stores and procurement teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and packing materials.
• Track inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and work‑in‑progress materials.
• Prepare production reports, dispatch reports, MIS reports, and operational performance summaries.
• Coordinate dispatch planning and ensure the timely delivery of finished goods in line with customer requirements.
• Monitor production efficiency, capacity utilisation, yield, and wastage trends.
• Support the implementation of ERP systems and maintain accurate production planning records and data.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams regarding shutdown planning and its impact on production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, production optimisation, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
• Ensure planning and coordination activities comply with company quality procedures and operational controls.
• Support the implementation of operational controls to minimise production delays, wastage, rework, and environmental impact.
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and traceability for production planning and dispatch activities.
• Participate in IMS audits, management reviews, and corrective and preventive action follow‑ups.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with safety requirements during production planning and shutdown scheduling.
• Support initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Promote safe work practices and QHSE awareness within the department.

• Coordinate and monitor production schedules across departments.
• Communicate production priorities and planning requirements to relevant departments.
• Recommend changes to production plans based on operational conditions and customer priorities.
• Coordinate with stores, procurement, dispatch, and production departments to ensure material availability and schedule alignment.
• Escalate production delays, material shortages, and operational risks to management.
• Access production, inventory, and planning data required for operational coordination and reporting.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of production schedules and planning reports.
• Coordinate production activities to achieve delivery commitments and operational targets.
• Maintain the accuracy of production planning, inventory tracking, and dispatch coordination.
• Reduce production delays, material shortages, and operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with IMS requirements, documentation standards, and operational procedures.
• Report operational issues, production deviations, and planning risks on time.
• Ensure effective coordination between production, stores, procurement, maintenance, dispatch, and sales teams.
• Maintain planning records, traceability, and audit readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Production…