Production Planning Control

Company Description Ideal Cures Pvt. Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical excipients and ready-to-use coating systems for solid oral dosage forms. Its portfolio includes INSTACOAT film coating systems, INSTANUTE coating technology for nutraceuticals, ECOPOL pharma acrylic polymers, ECOCOOL cooling compounds, and ESPHERES ranges of specialized spheres. The organization operates four manufacturing plants in India and one in the United States, supported by two modern R&D facilities and robust global regulatory support, including US Drug Master Files. A highly qualified technical team provides customers with ongoing technical services, value-added products, and regulatory guidance. Ideal Cures maintains a long-term commitment to quality, research and development, sufficient capacity, and adherence to current good manufacturing practices across pharmaceutical, herbal, nutraceutical, and veterinary industries.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Production Planning Control role based in Vasai. The position is responsible for creating, monitoring, and adjusting production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize plant capacity. Daily activities include coordinating with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure material availability, minimize downtime, and align production plans with delivery timelines. The role involves tracking production performance, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions to maintain efficiency and compliance with internal standards. The Production Planning Control professional will also prepare regular reports, maintain planning data in relevant systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and operations functions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Production Planning and Production Schedules management.
• Candidates should possess solid Planning and Analytical Skills for capacity utilization and problem-solving.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for cross-functional coordination and stakeholder updates.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing, preferably in solid oral dosage or excipients, is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP or other production planning tools and basic MS Excel proficiency is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Production, Operations Management, or a related field is desirable.
• Ability to work systematically, meet deadlines, and comply with good manufacturing practices and safety standards.