Ppc Manager

Role & responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders and customer priorities
• Allocate jobs to machines (blown film/cast film extruders, gravure/flexo printing presses, lamination, slitting, pouching lines) based on capacity, changeover time, and order urgency
• Optimize machine scheduling to minimize changeovers, ink/substrate wastage, and idle time
• Track and update production status in ERP/MRP systems

Material Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials (PE, PP, BOPP, PET, CPP films, inks, adhesives, solvents)
• Monitor raw material and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory levels
• Plan material requirements based on BOM (Bill of Materials) for each order

Order & Delivery Management

• Liaise with sales/customer service to understand delivery timelines and priorities
• Track order progress from raw material stage to dispatch
• Communicate delays or bottlenecks proactively to stakeholders
• Ensure on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance

Process & Efficiency Monitoring

• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), machine utilization, and downtime
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions
• Work with production/quality teams to reduce rejection and rework rates
• Support root cause analysis for planning-related deviations

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate daily production reports, order status reports, and MIS reports
• Maintain records of job cards, work orders, and production schedules
• Prepare capacity utilization and efficiency reports for management review

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspection/release schedules
• Coordinate with Maintenance for planned preventive maintenance without disrupting schedules
• Coordinate with Design/Prepress team for artwork and cylinder/plate readiness