Job Description

Job Title: Engineer - PPC (Production Planning & Control)

Department:

PPC / Operations

Location:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment Type:

Full-time (Shift Work)

Reports To:

PPC Manager / Head - Operations

Role Purpose

The PPC Engineer is responsible for end-to-end production planning and control--from sales order scrutiny to job card creation and scheduling--ensuring on-time delivery, optimal capacity utilization, material readiness, and accurate MIS reporting. This role acts as a strong bridge between Sales, Production, and Purchase.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Order Scrutiny & Scheduling

Review and scrutinize Sales Orders (SO) for feasibility: scope, specifications, BOM, routing, lead time, and special instructions. Convert approved SOs into production schedules, aligning with capacity, material availability, machine loading, and shift plans. Prioritize orders based on delivery commitments, customer priority, and production constraints.

Job Card / HOB Card Management

Create and scrutinize

Job Cards / HOB Cards

with complete details: item codes, BOM, routing, WIP stages, QC checkpoints, cycle time, and batch size. Issue Job Cards / HOB Cards to Production with clear instructions; manage revisions and re-issues when required. Raise

rejection/hold/NC

notes to Production with root-cause tagging and rework plan coordination.

Daily & Weekly Coordination

Share

daily and weekly production updates

with the Sales team (progress vs plan, delivery commits, risks, expedites). Coordinate with

Production

for plan adherence and with

Purchase

for material follow-ups and shortages. Conduct daily production huddles; maintain WIP visibility and aging.

MIS & Reporting

Prepare and publish

weekly and monthly MIS

: plan vs actual, OTIF, capacity utilization, OEE (from production inputs), line loading, schedule adherence, WIP status, and rejection analysis. Track bottlenecks and recommend de-bottlenecking actions (shift balancing, subcontracting, alternate routing).

Change Control & Continuous Improvement

Manage ECO/ECN impacts on ongoing schedules and job cards. Drive improvements in planning accuracy, master data hygiene (BOM, routing), and lead time reduction. Support audits and documentation (ISO/TS/IATF as applicable).

Shift Operations

Work in shifts as per plant schedule; ensure seamless handover with the next shift and maintain logbooks.
Qualifications & Experience

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

2-5 years

of experience in PPC/Production Planning in a discrete manufacturing setup (fabrication/machining/assemblies). Hands-on experience with

ERP/MRP

(SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics/Tally Prime or similar). Strong understanding of BOM, routing, capacity planning, cycle time, WIP, and inventory control.
Skills & Competencies

Technical:

Production planning, MRP, master data (BOM/routing), capacity & line balancing, scheduling, basic QC knowledge.

Tools:

MS Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, MIS dashboards), ERP/MRP, Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent).

Behavioral:

Strong coordination, urgency and follow-through, analytical mindset, documentation discipline, teamwork.

Communication:

Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional updates and escalations.
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

OTIF (On-Time In-Full) Delivery:

? 95%

Schedule Adherence (Daily/Weekly):

? 90%

Plan vs Actual Variance (Hours/Qty):

? 10%

WIP Aging Control:

No WIP > agreed SLA (e.g., 7 days) without justification

Material Shortage Incidents impacting plan:

? target per month

Rejection/NC Handling TAT:

Within 24 hours for disposition

Master Data Accuracy (BOM/Routing):

? 98%
Tools & Systems (Preferred)

ERP/MRP: SAP/Microsoft Dynamics/Tally Prime (MFG), or equivalent Productivity: MS Excel/Google Sheets, MS Project (or equivalent), PowerPoint
Working Conditions

Shift:

Rotational shifts as per production calendar

Leave/Attendance:

As per company policy

Travel:

Minimal (vendor/subcontractor visits as required)
Growth Path

Engineer - PPC ? Senior Engineer - PPC ? PPC Lead/Executive ? Assistant Manager PPC ? PPC Manager/Operations Planning

Additional Notes (Customizable)

CTC Range:

As per industry benchmarks & experience

Joining:

Immediate / within notice period

Diversity:

Equal opportunity employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ?400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person