PPC Engineer/ Asst. Manager (Production Planning & Control)

Job Description – PPC Engineer/ Asst. Manager (Production Planning & Control)

Position: PPC Engineer (Production Planning & Control)

Industry: Heavy Fabrication / Structural Steel / Bridge Fabrication / Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB)

Experience: 5–8 Years

Job Purpose: To plan, coordinate, monitor, and control manufacturing activities to ensure timely execution of fabrication projects, optimum utilization of resources, and adherence to delivery schedules, quality standards, and productivity targets.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Prepare detailed production plans based on project schedules, customer requirements, and available capacities.
  
• Develop weekly and monthly production schedules for fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and dispatch activities.
  
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Production departments for smooth workflow execution.
  
• Monitor progress against production plans and take corrective actions to eliminate delays.
  

Material Planning & Control

• Review BOMs, drawings, and material requirements for projects.
  
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and bought-out items.
  
• Monitor material shortages and prepare material requirement reports.
  
• Track material consumption and minimize wastage.
  

Production Monitoring

• Track daily production achievements against planned targets.
  
• Prepare and analyze production MIS reports, productivity reports, and variance analysis.
  
• Identify bottlenecks in fabrication processes and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machines, and fabrication facilities.
  

Coordination & Scheduling

• Liaise with Project Management teams to align production schedules with project milestones.
  
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for stage inspections and release of fabricated components.
  
• Work closely with Dispatch and Logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of finished products.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
  
• Certification in Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, or ERP systems will be an added advantage.
  

Required Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Heavy Fabrication, Structural Steel Fabrication, Bridge Fabrication, PEB, Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, or similar industries.
  
• Experience in handling fabrication planning, scheduling, and resource management for large-scale projects.
  

• Attention to detail
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time project delivery performance
  
• Production plan adherence (%)
  
• Resource utilization efficiency
  
• WIP inventory control
  
• Material availability and shortage management
  
• Reduction in production delays and bottlenecks
  
• Productivity improvement initiatives
  
• Accuracy of production MIS and reporting
  

Benefits