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 traceability and audit readiness
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Production Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
  
• Minimum 1015 years of experience in Production Planning and Control (PPC) within steel manufacturing rolling mills or heavy industrial environments
  
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling inventory management material requirements planning (MRP) ERP systems dispatch coordination and manufacturing processes
  
• Good analytical coordination communication and reporting skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP applications
  
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments with strong production planning and coordination capabilities
  
• Familiarity with rolling mill production processes inventory and dispatch management ERP-based planning systems and production reporting
  
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple operational priorities
  
• Good understanding of IMS documentation and operational compliance requirements
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law