Production Manager

Job Description: Manager – Production Planning & Vendor Coordination

Department: Manufacturing

Location: HO, Mumbai

Reporting To: Lead Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control (PPC)

• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to execute production plans as per demand forecasts and sales requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
• Track open production orders and proactively follow up on delays or bottlenecks.
• Maintain production status reports and update management regularly.

Vendor Management & Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned manufacturing partners.
• Ensure vendors adhere to agreed production timelines, quality standards, and dispatch schedules.
• Follow up on pending actions related to production, materials, and dispatches.

Imported SKU Planning & Tracking

• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and customs clearance teams to ensure timely availability of imported SKUs.
• Coordinate with secondary packaging vendors for costs and delivery of packaging material as per import plan.
• Track shipment schedules and update stakeholders regarding expected arrivals.

Quality & Compliance Coordination

• Coordinate with NPD team and manufacturing partners for production schedules for new SKU’s and QC process for the same.
• Visit vendor facilities for production monitoring, sample reviews, and quality approval coordination.
• Follow up on quality deviations, CAPA actions, and corrective measures with vendors.
• Ensure documentation and approvals are completed before dispatch.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly production and inventory reports.
• Maintain records of production plans, vendor commitments, dispatch schedules, and quality approvals.
• Update ERP/MIS systems with accurate planning and inventory information.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Commerce, or related discipline.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in:
• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Contract Manufacturing Operations
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Planning

Required Skills

• Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
• Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines simultaneously.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Basic understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel regularly to contract manufacturing sites and vendor locations (70% travel).
• Travel for production reviews, quality approvals, dispatch readiness checks, and issue resolution.