Job Description
Job Title:  DEPUTY MANAGER
Posting Start Date:  6/5/26
Job Description: 

PRIME FUNCTION

To lead and manage PPC operations by ensuring strategic production planning, optimal resource utilization, inventory control, and alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop long-term and short-term production plans.
  • Lead PPC team for execution and monitoring of plans.
  • Ensure alignment of production with sales forecasts and customer demand.
  • Drive inventory optimization and cost control initiatives.
  • Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
  • Implement advanced planning systems and process improvements.
  • Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage capacity planning and bottleneck resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

 

AUTHORITY

  • Authority to approve production plans and schedules.
  • Decision-making on inventory levels and planning strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination and escalation handling.
  • Approve changes in planning processes and systems.
  • Team management and performance evaluation.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

  • BE/B.Tech with 8–12 years of experience in PPC (automotive industry).
  • Strong expertise in production planning, forecasting, and supply chain.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

  • Customer delivery performance (OTIF/OTD).
  • Inventory optimization and cost savings.
  • Production plan adherence and efficiency.
  • Reduction in bottlenecks and downtime.
  • Team performance and capability development.
  • Implementation of process improvements.

 

Skills

Competencies

Assertiveness
Attention to details
Collaboration and Team building
Delivering High Quality Work