Manager Production Planning & Scheduling

Role Overview

This position is for a Manager in Production Planning & Scheduling based in Silvassa, Daman and Diu, India. The role focuses on coordinating production plans, inventory control, supply planning, and cross-functional alignment to keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess gaps between planned and actual production or consumption, and turn those gaps into improvement actions.
• Keep APO models updated whenever actual performance differs from forecasted performance.
• Lock in the lighter-age vessel schedule.
• Work with business teams, procurement, and other sites to meet site needs on both production and consumption sides.
• Create contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in raw material supply and product dispatch.
• Coordinate with other sites, refineries, and pipeline operations for inter-site movement of raw materials and products where relevant.
• Design and maintain an inventory strategy for raw materials, bulk chemicals, intermediates, and finished goods using LOL, UOL, MOL, and MOR levels to keep inventories optimal.
• Ensure all required inputs are fully automated into Sigma fine and PAS.
• Prepare the annual production plan for the site.
• Compile MIS reports for senior management review.
• Identify and evaluate options for alternate feedstock or raw materials in coordination with the business group.
• Coordinate the completion of statutory documentation and related compliance requirements.
• Track prices of raw materials, products, fuels, and utilities to find opportunities to improve profitability.
• Spot and pursue opportunities to optimize and integrate logistics.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
• Technical expertise in production planning and operations
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to coach and train others
• Strong teamwork and collaboration

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Experience

Applicants should have at least 15 years of relevant industrial experience, with exposure to Operations and CTS.