Planning incharge

Job Title

Planning Executive – ERW Pipe Manufacturing Plant

Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Planning In-Charge / Production Manager / Plant Head

Full-time

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders and plant capacity.
  • Coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams to ensure adherence to the planned schedule.
  • Update daily production progress reports and highlight any deviations from the plan.
  • Support in optimizing machine and manpower utilization to achieve production targets.
• Material Planning & Control
  • Prepare coil requirement and slitting plans as per production schedules and pipe size mix.
  • Coordinate with Stores and Procurement for timely availability of raw materials, coils, and consumables.
  • Track coil consumption, stock balances, and manage leftovers to minimize material wastage.
  • Maintain accurate records of material inward, issuance, and consumption data.
• Order Management & Coordination
  • Receive and review customer orders, technical specifications, and delivery requirements from the Sales/Marketing team.
  • Convert customer orders into production orders and update ERP/MIS systems accordingly.
  • Coordinate with Dispatch and Logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and order fulfillment.
  • Communicate production and delivery status updates to relevant departments on a regular basis.
• Data Recording & Reporting
  • Maintain daily production data, including output, downtime, coil utilization, and yield performance.
  • Generate daily and weekly MIS reports for management review and decision-making.
  • Support the Planning In-Charge in analyzing production deviations, bottlenecks, and performance trends.
• Process & Performance Monitoring
  • Track actual production versus planned schedules and follow up with line supervisors for corrective action.
  • Support planning adjustments during equipment breakdowns, material shortages, or urgent customer orders.
  • Monitor key performance indicators such as production efficiency, yield percentage, and downtime to support continuous improvement.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Act as a liaison between Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics departments to ensure smooth coordination.
  • Ensure all departments are updated with current production plans and priority orders.
  • Assist the Planning In-Charge during daily review meetings and operational discussions.

• Education
  • Diploma / B.E. /
    
    B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Candidates with prior experience in manufacturing planning or operations will be preferred.
• Experience
  • 1–5 years of experience in Production Planning / PPC in a steel pipe or tube manufacturing environment.
  • Exposure to ERW pipe manufacturing processes (forming, welding, sizing, finishing, and dispatch) is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of ERW pipe production flow and machine operations.
• Knowledge of coil width calculation, slitting plan preparation, and yield analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.