* Drive production planning and schedule adherence in line with customer demand and forecast.
* Ensure effective coordination with PPC, SCM, Stores, Quality and Maintenance for smooth execution of production and dispatch plans.
* Monitor manpower, machine utilization, inventory and process efficiency to optimize operational performance.
* Handle customer communication related to production status, delivery commitments and schedule changes.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S and process standardization.
* Analyze production losses, rejections, downtime and customer issues and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance to QMS / IATF systems, safety standards and Oracle ERP transaction discipline.
* Lead and develop shopfloor teams through training, discipline and multiskilling initiatives.
* Prepare and review daily / weekly MIS related to production, OTIF, inventory and operational performance.

1. Skill sets required (What are the skills required to do the job):

1. Technical / Managerial skills

* Hands-on experience in fabrication, tube bending and automotive manufacturing processes.
* Exposure to Production Planning, Capacity Planning and Inventory Management.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Continuous Improvement practices.
* ERP knowledge (Oracle / SAP preferred).
* Strong leadership, problem-solving and customer communication skills.
* Ability to handle manpower, customer escalations and high-pressure production environments.

1. Functional: -

* Production Planning & Control (PPC)
* MRP & Capacity Planning
* Inventory & Dispatch Management
* Customer Coordination
* Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

1. Describe Key internal / external Customers and Products / services provided by the position:

* Delivery commitments to customers.
* Production planning & forecast documents.
* Resource requirements with respect to customer demand.
* Daily production and dispatch status updates to customers and management.
* Coordination with customers regarding delivery schedules, shortages and dispatch priorities.
* MIS reporting related to OTIF, production performance and inventory status.

1. Describe Key internal / external Suppliers and Products / services received by the position:

*Customer schedules and forecasts.

* Material availability and production support inputs from SCM, Stores and Purchase teams.

* Operational coordination inputs from Production, Quality and Maintenance functions.

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