About this role
About the Role:
The PPC Lead will be responsible for driving production planning, scheduling and execution control to ensure on-time delivery, optimal resource utilization and smooth manufacturing operations. This role is critical in building Axirium’s production planning systems and scaling manufacturing operations in a high-growth aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage master production schedules based on customer demand, capacity and material availability.
- Monitor production progress and ensure adherence to schedules, quality requirements and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate closely with procurement, quality, engineering and shop-floor teams to resolve production bottlenecks.
- Plan machine loading, manpower utilization and capacity optimisation.
- Track WIP, inventory levels and production lead times to improve throughput and reduce cycle time.
- Analyse production data, prepare MIS reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) planning and ramp-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and internal process controls.
Location: Hyderabad, India (On-site).
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required:
- 3–7 years of experience in PPC / Production Planning / Manufacturing Operations (preferably aerospace, automotive, defence or precision manufacturing).
- Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, scheduling and shop-floor control.
- Good understanding of machining, fabrication and assembly processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred:
- Exposure to AS9100 / ISO standards and the aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a startup or fast-growing manufacturing setup.
Benefits
What You’ll Gain:
- Key role in establishing PPC systems in a scaling aerospace manufacturing company.
- Be part of Axirium’s early core team, contributing to building systems, processes and operational culture from the ground up.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership, strategic planning and global customer programs.
- Faster career acceleration compared to large organizations, with high visibility and ownership.
- Opportunity to make a real, measurable impact on delivery performance, efficiency and scalability.
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