PPC Executive

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Production Planning

• Own the master production schedule (MPS) across all machines/lines based on sales forecasts, order book, and customer priorities
• Develop capacity planning strategies (short, medium, and long-term) to align production capability with demand
• Drive S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) discussions with sales, procurement, and manufacturing leadership
• Approve and finalize daily/weekly/monthly production plans prepared by the PPC team

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the PPC team (PPC engineers, schedulers, planners)
• Set KPIs/targets for the team and conduct performance reviews
• Build planning capability and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the department
• Train team members on ERP/MRP systems and best planning practices

Capacity & Resource Optimization

• Optimize machine/line allocation (extruders, gravure/flexo presses, lamination, slitting, pouching lines) to maximize OEE and minimize changeovers
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and recommend debottlenecking or investment plans
• Balance load across shifts and lines to meet peak demand without overtime/cost escalation

Material & Inventory Strategy

• Oversee raw material planning (PE, PP, BOPP, PET, CPP films, inks, adhesives, solvents) in coordination with procurement
• Set inventory norms for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to balance service levels and working capital
• Review and approve BOM-based material requirement plans for major/complex orders

Order & Delivery Performance

• Own OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery performance as a key business metric
• Resolve escalations related to delayed orders, capacity conflicts, or material shortages
• Represent PPC in customer/sales review meetings for large or critical accounts
• Drive corrective/preventive actions for chronic delivery or scheduling issues

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Monitor plant-wide OEE, machine utilization, downtime, and wastage trends
• Drive Lean/TPM/Six Sigma initiatives to improve planning accuracy and reduce changeover/wastage
• Implement or improve ERP/MRP/APS (Advanced Planning System) tools for better forecasting and scheduling
• Present MIS/dashboards on planning KPIs to senior management