Production Planning Engineer
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Oversaw the optimisation of manufacturing capacities, optimized workflows, streamlined inventory policies, strategically implemented and adhered to MRP system protocols and leveraged principles like Six Sigma, 5S methodologies, and Lean Manufacturing resulting 12% increase in overall production efficiency• Developed and implemented advanced Excel forecasting models for production planning and scheduling, streamlined processes and reduced month-end reporting time by 20%. Also used Microsoft Excel to consolidate and strategize daily shop-floor tasks, resulting in maximizing capacity utilization to 93%• Collaborated closely with various production departments to resolve material issues and adjust schedules, achieving a significant reduction in downtime and ensuring a smoother, more efficient production process• Utilized key manufacturing processes, including heat treatment, shaping, CNC machining, sheet metal, fabrication, casting, moulding, and forging, to achieve optimal production outcomes and maintain high quality standards• Involved in many New product introduction (NPI) and new product development (NPD) projects• Took responsibility of overseeing the intricate shopfloor planning, effectively managing a team of 28 workers, as well as coordinating the utilization of various machines to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity• Oversaw the planning of 200 finished goods, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, production capacities, and inventory policies