Manager, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain detailed production and supply plans for forming, processing, and subcontracted operations to ensure timely fulfilment of customer demands.
Manage line scheduling and ensure effective utilization of manufacturing capacity.
Oversee raw material planning to support uninterrupted production operations.
Coordinate closely with sales and customers to ensure accurate and achievable demand forecasts.
Perform demand analysis using historical sales data and statistical models.
Analyze and present forecast accuracy metrics such as MAPE, BIAS, and waterfall analysis.
Monitor and control inventory levels across raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock availability and working capital efficiency.
Conduct regular aging and valuation analysis to improve inventory turnover and minimize obsolescence.
Identify inventory gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Work closely with the procurement team to develop material requirement plans.
Ensure timely delivery of components and coordinate with vendors to minimize shortages or delays.
Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchase, EXIM, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure smooth execution of the supply chain plan.
Prepare and organize S&OP data, Plan vs. Actual reviews, Sales-SCM coordination meetings, and functional budget reviews.
Prepare regular MIS reports on production vs. plan, inventory levels, and supply performance for senior management review.
Represent the function in key business review forums.
Identify and proactively communicate potential supply chain risks and opportunities related to demand fluctuations.
Initiate QMS-related activities and support cost-saving projects aligned with supply chain excellence initiatives.

Educational Qualification and Experience Range:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Industrial) or equivalent.
MBA / PGDM in Operations / Supply Chain Management (Preferred).
8–12 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain / Production Planning within a manufacturing environment.

Competencies and

Skills:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in SAP (PP, MM, and SD modules)
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in MIS reporting and data interpretation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Proactive approach with strong follow-up and execution skills.
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management, including production planning, raw material planning, demand planning, and supply planning.
Experience in S&OP coordination, forecasting techniques, and inventory control practices.
Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.