Job Description

Planning In-Charge - ERW Pipe Manufacturing PlantDepartment:

Production Planning & Control (PPC)

Reporting To:

Plant Head / Production Manager / General Manager - Operations

Employment Type:

Full-time
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Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders, plant capacity, and inventory levels. Develop and update mill-wise production schedules covering slitting, forming, welding, finishing, and dispatch activities. Ensure optimum utilization of production lines and available resources to achieve delivery targets. Balance workloads among multiple ERW mills and finishing lines to minimize idle time and maximize productivity.

2. Material Planning & Coordination

Plan raw material (HR/CR coil) requirements in line with the sales forecast, production plan, and current inventory status. Coordinate with Procurement and Stores teams to ensure timely availability of coils, consumables, and tooling. Prepare detailed slitting plans, ensuring correct coil width, grade, and thickness availability for each pipe size. Monitor coil consumption, yield, and manage leftover materials efficiently.

3. Order Management & Coordination

Review customer orders, technical specifications, and delivery schedules in coordination with the Sales and Marketing team. Convert confirmed sales orders into mill-level production plans and issue production orders accordingly. Track progress of ongoing orders to ensure timely completion and dispatch. Communicate daily production and dispatch updates to the Sales team and senior management.
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4. Process Monitoring & Control

Track daily production achievements versus planned targets and address bottlenecks proactively. Adjust production schedules in response to machine breakdowns, coil shortages, or priority orders. Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to maintain a smooth and continuous flow of operations. Analyze downtime, yield loss, and deviations to improve planning accuracy and future performance.

5. Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production, materials, and inventory in ERP/MIS systems. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly planning and performance reports for management review. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery adherence, yield percentage, and material utilization efficiency.

6. Cost & Efficiency Optimization

Optimize production sequencing to reduce changeovers, setup losses, and coil wastage. Maximize coil width utilization and minimize slitting scrap. Support continuous improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives in coordination with the Operations team.

7. Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and supervise the PPC team to ensure data accuracy, planning discipline, and effective cross-departmental coordination. Train and develop team members in ERP usage, planning methodologies, and analytical tools. Serve as a communication link between Sales, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Dispatch departments.
Job Type: Full-time

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