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.