Production Controller

About Company:

Our client is a strategic joint venture between two market-leading companies from India and the USA, each with decades of excellence in the printing and packaging industry. By combining cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a deep understanding of global market dynamics, the joint venture is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions to some of the world's most iconic brands.

An Ideal Candidate:

An Ideal Candidate will be responsible for executing and monitoring daily production control activities to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations. This role demands a strong understanding of production processes, manufacturing systems, material flow, capacity planning, and data analysis to drive operational excellence and meet customer commitments.

Key Competencies:

Production Control & Execution:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability, and lead times.
• Coordinate with production, quality, planning, and procurement teams to ensure smooth flow of operations.
• Track WIP (Work-in-Progress) and production orders, ensuring adherence to schedules and identifying bottlenecks or delays.
• Issue and monitor production orders, update order statuses, and escalate deviations as needed.

Shop Floor Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor production KPIs (e.g., throughput, OEE, yield, downtime) and report on daily production performance.
• Implement and maintain visual production control tools (e.g., dashboards, line boards, shift reports).
• Work closely with shop floor teams to understand and resolve process issues and deviations.

Manufacturing Process Understanding:

• Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes in tech. driven manufacturing setup.
• Assist in developing standard work instructions and ensuring process compliance.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Data & System Management:

• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) for order processing, BOM tracking, routing, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate data entry for material issuance, order confirmation, and production reporting.
• Generate periodic reports for planning, performance tracking, and audits.