Manager - PPC & Supply Chain

Role & responsibilities

1. Daily Production & Dispatch Planning

• Develop and execute daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with operations and sales.
• Ensure adherence to dispatch plans with real-time monitoring of outbound logistics.
• Monitor machine loading and moulding schedules to ensure efficient utilization.

2. Material Flow & Inventory Management

• Track the movement of raw materials from vendors to plant, including GRN and inward logistics.
• Coordinate with stores and procurement to maintain optimal inventory levels of consumables, alloys, and additives.
• Manage internal material handling and transfers to ensure just-in-time supply to all departments.

3. Production Losses & Rejection Monitoring

• Analyze daily production losses and rejections; collaborate with quality and operations teams for corrective actions.
• Review and report downtime trends with root cause identification and improvement plans.
• Ensure visibility of key performance indicators (KPIs) across shifts.

4. Coordination & Operational Efficiency

• Act as the communication bridge between production, quality, maintenance, and dispatch teams.
• Plan preventive maintenance shutdowns in coordination with production schedules.
• Ensure seamless shift handovers and continuity in production flow.

5. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly production and supply chain MIS reports.
• Maintain accurate records of raw material stock, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Ensure traceability and documentation in line with audit and quality system requirements.

6. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Drive lean practices and 5S implementation in material movement and storage areas.
• Support ERP implementation and digital tracking of supply chain activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: 812 years of experience in PPC and supply chain roles in a high-volume casting foundry