Production Planning Control

Dear Candidate, We have a requirement for Production Planning and control for Isha Life, Coimbatore. Please find below the Job roles: 1. Production Planning: • Develop and maintain production schedules to meet sales and operational requirements. • Forecast raw material, packaging, and labor needs based on sales trends and inventory levels. • Monitor capacity planning to avoid bottlenecks and optimize throughput. 2. Material Planning and Coordination: • Calculate and share detailed material requirements (raw materials, packaging materials, etc.) with the purchase/procurement team based on production schedules. • Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure timely ordering and receipt of materials. • Proactively follow up with the procurement team and vendors to address delays or shortages. • Track material lead times and ensure just-in-time (JIT) availability for production. 3. Inventory Planning and Management: • Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products to support production schedules and customer demand. • Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent shortages or overstocking. • Analyze inventory turnover rates and implement strategies for inventory optimization. • Monitor storage conditions in collaboration with the warehouse team to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. 4. Production Control: • Track production progress and ensure adherence to schedules. • Identify deviations or delays and implement corrective actions. • Maintain real-time updates of production performance metrics. • Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce unplanned downtime. 5. MIS Reporting and Data Analytics: • Leverage ERP systems to generate accurate and timely MIS reports for production, on-time delivery, and inventory performance. • Analyze plant performance metrics, including on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory turnover, to identify trends and areas for improvement. • Prepare dashboards and periodic reports for management to enable data-driven decision-making. • Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to ensure system accuracy and streamline reporting processes. 6. Resource Management: • Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials. • Align inventory and production resources with budgetary constraints and operational goals. • Work closely with quality control teams to ensure product compliance with standards. 7. Process Improvement: • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in production, material planning, and inventory management processes. • Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. 8. Compliance and Audits: • Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and safety regulations. • Maintain accurate records of production, material planning, and inventory activities. • Conduct internal audits of production, inventory, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy and adherence to company policies. Skills/Competencies Required: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Experience: 3-5 years in production planning, material and inventory management, and ERP-based reporting, preferably in the food manufacturing industry. • Technical Skills: ◦ Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MIS reporting tools. ◦ Advanced knowledge of Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). ◦ Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and inventory control techniques. ◦ Knowledge of food safety standards like FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO. • Soft Skills: ◦ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. ◦ Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities. ◦ Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The work location will be Madhampatty, Coimbatore. Interested candidates please forward your resume. Regards, Priya Rajan

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