Manager Production Scheduling

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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 N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:Manufacturing DIVISION:EPD Established Pharma LOCATION:India > Village Mauza : Baddi ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)