Production Planning Head - CRGO

Job Title: Head – Production PlanningDepartment: Production & OperationsIndustry: Electrical Steel / CRGO ManufacturingLocation: VadodaraReports To: Plant HeadExperience Required: 10+ years in production planning & control (preferably in steel processing or electrical steel manufacturing)Job PurposeTo lead and manage all aspects of Production Planning and Control (PPC) for CRGO steel processing and manufacturing, ensuring timely availability of raw materials, efficient production scheduling, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery of finished goods. The role requires close coordination with production, quality, procurement, and sales departments.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & SchedulingDevelop and maintain master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and plant capacity. Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production planning in alignment with business goals. Plan job orders for cutting, slitting, annealing, testing, and other CRGO processing stages. Inventory & Material ManagementMonitor inventory levels of raw CRGO coils, semi-finished, and finished goods. Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials without overstocking. Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) principles where applicable. Process CoordinationWork closely with the production team to ensure plan adherence and resolve bottlenecks. Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule preventive maintenance without affecting output. Monitor and minimize downtime, waste, and production losses. Data Management & ReportingMaintain accurate records of production plans, progress, and performance metrics. Analyze variances between planned and actual production and recommend corrective actions. Generate MIS reports on production efficiency, capacity utilization, and delivery timelines. Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead the planning team and train junior planners. Promote cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, logistics, and sales. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Skills: manufacturing,finished goods,processing,production planning,steel,availability,management