Senior Executive, Production Planning & Control (PPC)
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established manufacturing company specializing in precision metal fabrication and industrial components. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Executive, Production Planning & Control (PPC) to support production scheduling, material planning, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced production planner who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys solving planning, capacity, and material challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
- Monitor and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Sales teams to ensure smooth operations
- Manage capacity planning and production loading across multiple manufacturing processes
- Monitor inventory levels and material availability to prevent shortages and minimize excess stock
- Investigate and resolve scheduling disruptions, capacity constraints, and material issues
- Analyze planning data and generate reports using ERP/MRP systems and Excel
- Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence projects
- Develop and maintain PPC procedures and SOPs
Requirements
Must-Have
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of dedicated Production Planning / PPC experience
- Strong experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory control
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Background
Experience from one of the following industries will be highly advantageous:
- Metal Fabrication
- Metal Stamping
- Precision Engineering
- Industrial Components Manufacturing
- Welding & Assembly Operations
- Sheet Metal Manufacturing
- Heavy Manufacturing / Job-Shop Environment
Candidates with exposure to machine constraints, tooling changes, and multi-stage production routing will be highly regarded.
Apply If You Are
A proactive production planner who enjoys balancing production schedules, material requirements, inventory levels, and customer demands while continuously improving planning processes and operational performance.
JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: *************88 (1048918-T)