Senior Production Planning Engineer

Location: Valsād

SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER

Company:
Safety Projects Pvt Ltd

Department:
Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Reporting To:
Production Head

Location:

Umbergaon Plant

Position Summary

Safety Projects Pvt Ltd is seeking an experienced and result-oriented Senior Production Planning Engineer to manage production planning, machine loading, material planning, ERP coordination, and production scheduling to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and timely project execution.

The role requires strong coordination with cross-functional departments to optimize productivity, minimize delays, and improve delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on project schedules and manufacturing capacity.
Develop machine-wise loading plans for optimum utilization of plant resources.
Monitor production capacity utilization and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure adherence to production schedules and committed delivery timelines.

ERP Coordination

Generate and release production orders through ERP systems.
Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) through ERP and shop floor coordination.
Track production progress, identify delays, and initiate corrective actions.
Maintain accurate production and planning data within the ERP system.

Material Planning

Coordinate with Stores and Purchase departments for timely material availability.
Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables, and production inputs as per production schedules.
Monitor inventory levels and material shortages to avoid production disruptions.
Support inventory optimization and stock control activities.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate Effectively With

Design Department
Production Department
Stores
Purchase Department
Dispatch Department

Ensure smooth communication and timely resolution of production-related issues.

Reporting & MIS

Prepare planning MIS reports and production tracking reports.
Monitor bottlenecks, delays, and resource constraints.
Provide regular production status updates to management.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and manufacturing processes.

Qualification

BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Experience

5–12 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), preferably in fabrication and manufacturing industry.

Skills Required

Strong knowledge of ERP systems
Production planning and scheduling expertise
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes
Capacity planning and resource optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective coordination and communication skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Schedule adherence
Planning accuracy
Reduction in material shortages
Effective WIP control
On-time delivery adherence
Machine utilization efficiency

Preferred Attributes

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Proactive and solution-oriented approach
Team player with excellent coordination abilities

Skills:

manufacturing,fabrication,metal fabrication,erp,mechanical engineering,production planning