Ecozen is a technology company, and through our solutions, we are building a smart and sustainable future. We believe technology and innovations have the power to bring change and we look to harness this power to build solutions that deliver impact to our customers, our people and our planet.

Our products have revolutionized the irrigation and cold chain industries, with path-breaking innovations in predictive analytics, motor controls, energy storage, AI & IoT modules and food tech. Our technological innovations are now set to disrupt the EV, financial services and asset management industries as well.

We bring these innovations to market fast. How are we so fast? We actively collaborate and trust each other. We listen to our customers and learn fast and unlearn even faster. We predict (create) the future. And most importantly we empower our people with the ability to decide.

The Production Planning and Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production planning, scheduling, and control activities to optimize manufacturing efficiency, meet customer demand, and ensure on-time delivery of products. This role involves coordinating with various departments, managing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and implementing strategies to improve production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop production plans based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to gather production requirements and determine manufacturing priorities.
• Analyze production capacity, resource availability, and lead times to establish achievable production schedules.
• Create detailed production schedules and allocate resources, equipment, and manpower to meet production targets.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, bottlenecks, or changes in demand.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce carrying costs.
• Implement inventory control measures to prevent excess or obsolete inventory.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement in production operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, process automation, and efficiency initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, cycle times, and resource utilization.
• Prepare regular reports and performance metrics to evaluate production efficiency, identify trends, and measure progress against targets.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.