Assistant Manager – Production Planning and Control (PPC)

We are hiring an Assistant Manager – Production Planning and Control (PPC) for one of our clients, a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.**About Our Client** Our client is a leading metal and steel manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, recognized for delivering high-quality steel products and engineering solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and safety, the company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and adheres to international quality standards. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders, production capacity, inventory levels, and business priorities - Coordinate with production departments to ensure adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments - Monitor production progress and provide management with updates on production status, delays, bottlenecks, and corrective actions - Coordinate with stores and procurement teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and packing materials - Track inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-progress materials - Prepare production reports, dispatch reports, MIS reports, and operational performance summaries - Coordinate dispatch planning and ensure the timely delivery of finished goods in line with customer requirements - Monitor production efficiency, capacity utilization, yield, and wastage trends - Support the implementation of ERP systems and maintain accurate production planning records and data - Coordinate with maintenance teams regarding shutdown planning and its impact on production - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, production optimization, and inventory control - Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 - Ensure planning and coordination activities comply with company quality procedures and operational controls - Support the implementation of operational controls to minimize production delays, wastage, rework, and environmental impact - Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and traceability for production planning and dispatch activities - Participate in IMS audits, management reviews, and corrective and preventive action follow-ups - Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with safety requirements during production planning and shutdown scheduling - Support initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, process optimization, and continuous improvement - Promote safe work practices and QHSE awareness within the department **Authority** - Coordinate and monitor production schedules across departments - Communicate production priorities and planning requirements to relevant departments - Recommend changes to production plans based on operational conditions and customer priorities - Coordinate with stores, procurement, dispatch, and production departments to ensure material availability and schedule alignment - Escalate production delays, material shortages, and operational risks to management - Access production, inventory, and planning data required for operational coordination and reporting **Accountabilities** - Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of production schedules and planning reports - Coordinate production activities to achieve delivery commitments and operational targets - Maintain the accuracy of production planning, inventory tracking, and dispatch coordination - Reduce production delays, material shortages, and operational bottlenecks - Ensure compliance with IMS requirements, documentation standards, and operational procedures - Report operational issues, production deviations, and planning risks on time - Ensure effective coordination between production, stores, procurement, maintenance, dispatch, and sales teams - Maintain planning records…