Manager - PPC

Roles & Responsibilities :

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and execute master production plans (MPS) aligned with customer demand, contract milestones, and capacity availability.
• Translate sales forecasts and project requirements into detailed production schedules.
• Balance capacity, manpower, machines, and tooling to meet delivery targets.
• Coordinate shop‑floor priorities to manage short‑term and long‑term schedules.

Material Planning & Control

• Plan and monitor material requirements (MRP) for raw materials, bought‑out parts, and aerospace‑grade components.
• Ensure availability of critical and long‑lead-time materials to avoid production disruptions.
• Control inventory levels to minimize excess, obsolete, and non‑moving stock while ensuring supply continuity.
• Work closely with Procurement and Stores to manage vendor schedules and deliveries.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management teams.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) by planning prototypes, first articles, and ramp‑up schedules.
• Participate in customer and program review meetings related to delivery commitments and production status.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyze KPIs such as OTD (On‑Time Delivery), plan adherence, inventory turns, WIP levels, and capacity utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare periodic MIS reports and dashboards for senior management.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 / AS9102, aerospace traceability, and configuration control requirements.
• Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) by providing accurate planning and production data.
• Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and digital PPC initiatives to improve efficiency and predictability.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the PPC team.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives for team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.