Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced PPC Manager to manage production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and production control activities in a furniture manufacturing factory.
Key Responsibilities
A. Production Planning & Scheduling
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders and delivery schedules.
- Develop detailed production schedules for different manufacturing sections.
- Plan production activities for modular kitchens, wardrobes, cabinets, TV units, office furniture, and customized furniture.
- Ensure production plans are aligned with order priorities and customer delivery commitments.
B. Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Prepare material requirement plans based on BOM, cut lists, and production schedules.
- Coordinate with Purchase and Stores departments for timely availability of materials.
- Ensure optimum material utilization and minimize wastage.
C. Order Management & Production Control
- Review customer orders, approved drawings, BOMs, and production specifications.
- Track order status from material availability through manufacturing, assembly, quality checking, packing, and dispatch.
- Coordinate with Design and Technical teams for drawing approvals and production clarifications.
D. Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate with Design, Production, Purchase, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, Packing, and Dispatch teams.
- Conduct regular production planning meetings.
E. Capacity Planning & Performance Monitoring
- Monitor machine capacity and production workload.
- Plan manpower requirements according to production demand.
F. ERP & Documentation
- Maintain production schedules, order status, material requirements, and inventory reports.
- Update production planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
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Requirements
Technical Knowledge Required
- Strong understanding of modular furniture manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of BOM, cut lists, nesting, production drawings, and material requirements.
- Understanding of CNC routing, panel saw/beam saw, edge banding, drilling, assembly, and packing operations.
- Knowledge of furniture materials, hardware, laminates, veneers, and accessories.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
Qualification & Experience
Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in production planning and control, preferably in modular furniture, panel furniture, kitchen, wardrobe, or interior manufacturing.
Preferred Candidate: Candidates with experience in order-based furniture manufacturing, BOM preparation, material planning, machine capacity planning, and ERP-based production scheduling will be preferred.