Production Planning & Control (PPC) Manager

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in factory operations, preferably with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing production planning and execution.
  
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in sheet metal manufacturing, appliances, or similar industrial production environments.
  
• Technical Expertise:
  • In-depth understanding of production planning, scheduling, and factory operations.
    
  • Strong knowledge of capacity planning, throughput optimization, WIP and inventory management, and operational KPIs.
    
  • Experience with ERP/MRP or advanced planning systems.
    
• Leadership & Management Skills:
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, including production, scheduling, maintenance, and quality.
    
  • Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
    
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make operational decisions under pressure.
    
• Operational Excellence:
  • Demonstrated ability to meet throughput targets, optimize cost per unit, and improve operational efficiency.
    
  • Strong focus on quality, safety, and delivery commitments.
    
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred. Advanced degrees or certifications in operations management is an advantage.
  

Strategic Planning & Production Control

• Own the overall production planning and scheduling process for the factory.
  
• Ensure that the Inventory Plan (IP) is feasible and executable across all assembly lines.
  
• Monitor production performance and line capacity, adjusting plans to achieve throughput, efficiency, and cost targets.
  
• Implement process improvements to enhance production flow, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize resource utilization.
  

Team Management & Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Production Scheduling Manager and Production Manager.
  
• Set performance objectives and review KPIs for both roles, ensuring alignment with factory and organizational goals.
  
• Provide guidance on decision-making related to schedule adjustments, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
  

Coordination Between Planning & Execution

• Ensure tight alignment between the Production Scheduling Manager (planning) and Production Manager (execution).
  
• Facilitate regular PPC meetings to review schedules, throughput targets, material availability, labor readiness, and operational constraints.
  
• Resolve conflicts between planning and execution teams, balancing capacity, resource limitations, and delivery commitments.
  

KPI Ownership & Performance Management

• Own factory-level PPC KPIs, including:
  • Production schedule adherence
    
  • Throughput vs target per line
    
  • Cost per unit
    
  • Line efficiency and labor utilization
    
  • On-time completion of Inventory Plans
    
• Monitor performance trends and implement corrective actions to meet operational targets.
  

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with:
  • Inventory Planning (IP) Team
    
  • Operations Manager
    
  • Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse Teams
    
• Ensure smooth communication and escalation of issues between factory operations and planning teams.
  
• Act as the escalation point for all major production planning, scheduling, and execution challenges.
  

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Introduce standardized planning, scheduling, and reporting processes.
  
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across planning and production execution.
  
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and proactive problem-solving across PPC teams.