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

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
  
• Minimum 10–15 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