Manager Production Scheduling

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and demand targets.
• Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling.
• Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.

2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM),
• Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels.
• Track supplier deliveries and escalate delays or shortages.

3. Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales.
• Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross-functional teams.

5. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.
• Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree

Reporting to: Head PPIC

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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