Planning Manager

Experience Level: Mid-level (8+ years)

CTC: 9 to 12 LPA (Inclusive 10% performance linked bonus)

Job purpose

To plan, schedule, and monitor fabrication shop-floor activities, ensuring on-time delivery of steel structures and equipment while optimizing resource utilization, material flow, and manpower allocation across projects.

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop detailed production schedules for fabrication activities (cutting, fit-up, welding, machining, assembly) based on project timelines and client delivery dates

·       Coordinate with design/engineering teams to align production plans with drawings, BOMs, and material specifications

·       Plan and monitor material requirements (steel plates, sections, consumables) in coordination with procurement and stores to avoid production delays

·       Allocate manpower, machinery, and shop-floor resources across concurrent projects to optimize throughput

·       Track daily/weekly production progress against plan, identify bottlenecks, and take corrective action

·       Prepare production schedules using tools like MS Project, Primavera, or ERP/MRP systems

·       Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure production sequencing accounts for inspection and hold points

·       Liaise with project managers to provide progress updates, flag risks, and realign schedules as needed

·       Analyze production data to identify efficiency improvements and reduce cycle time/wastage

·       Support capacity planning for new project bookings and workload forecasting

·       Maintain production MIS reports, dashboards, and documentation for management review

·       Ensure planning activities comply with safety and quality standards on the shop floor

·       Required Qualifications & Experience

·       Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering

·       8+ years of experience in production planning within steel fabrication, heavy engineering, or metal manufacturing; with at least 3 years in a managerial role

·       Hands-on experience with fabrication processes — cutting, welding, assembly sequencing

·       Proficiency in planning/scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, or ERP/MRP systems like SAP)

·       Strong understanding of BOMs, routing sheets, and shop-floor documentation

·       Working knowledge of lean manufacturing / production optimization principles is a plus

Key Skills

·       Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability

·       Proficiency in MS Excel for tracking, reporting, and analysis

·       Good coordination skills across design, procurement, production, and QA teams

·       Ability to manage multiple concurrent project schedules

·       Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

·       Clear communication for cross-functional reporting