Head Production Planning

Responsibilities

1. Production Management

• Own daytoday production operations across all lines (mattresses, toppers, pillows, accessories as applicable).
• Plan and execute shift schedules, line loading, and changeovers to meet daily/weekly output targets.
• Monitor plant KPIs such as output, rejection rate, machine uptime, labor productivity, and line efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety norms, and statutory compliance at the shop floor.

2. Production Planning & Control (PPC)

• Develop monthly and weekly Master Production Plans based on sales forecasts, open orders, and inventory norms.
• Run capacity planning to balance demand versus available machines, manpower, and working hours; identify need for overtime or additional shifts.
• Schedule production orders for different SKUs, ensuring optimal sequencing to minimise setup time and changeover losses
• Track WIP at each stage, monitor adherence to plan, and proactively replan in case of demand or capacity changes.

3. Material and Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of foam, fabric, springs, packaging, and other inputs as per MRP.
• Maintain optimal raw material and finished goods inventory, avoiding stockouts and excess/slowmoving inventory.
• Review BOM accuracy and consumption norms; drive material yield improvement and wastage reduction

4. Quality and Compliance

• Work closely with Quality team to ensure products meet defined specifications, comfort levels, and durability standards.
• Implement inprocess quality checks and final inspection protocols at critical stages (cutting, quilting, assembly, packing).
• Reduce rejections, rework, and customer complaints through rootcause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and company policies on the shop floor.

5. Efficiency and Continuous Improvement

• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, idle time, and efficiency gaps; implement improvement plans.
• Drive Lean / 5S / Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, space utilisation, and workflow.
• Optimise mantomachine ratio, line layouts, and material flow to enhance throughput and reduce lead time
• Evaluate and recommend automation/technology investments (machines, ERP/MES) based on ROI and capacity needs

6. Team Leadership

• Lead Production and PPC teams comprising supervisors, engineers, planners, and operators.
• Set clear goals and KPIs for team members; monitor performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Drive skill development through training on SOPs, quality standards, safety, and productivity tools.
• Foster a disciplined, accountable, and safetyconscious culture on the shop floor.

7. CrossFunctional Coordination

• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service for demand visibility, priority orders, and delivery commitments.
• Work with New Product Development / R&D and Marketing to plan trial runs, pilot batches, and smooth rampup of new SKUs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to plan preventive maintenance and breakdown responses, minimizing impact on production plans.
• Provide regular MIS and dashboards to leadership on production, planning adherence, and key plant KPIs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Textile / related discipline.
• Additional qualification in Operations / Industrial Engineering / MBA (Operations) preferred.
• Experience:
• 1015 years of total experience in manufacturing, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role handling production and/or PPC.
• Experience in mattress, furniture, foam, textile, or similar discrete manufacturing with multiSKU environment preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering output, quality, and efficiency improvements.