Job Title: Production Planning Manager (Ready-to-Wear Industry - Jeans Specialist) Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC) / Supply Chain Reporting to: General Manager / Operations Director Job Purpose: The Planning Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing planning, scheduling, and capacity operations for garment factories specialized in jeans and denim manufacturing. With over 10 years of experience, this leadership role oversees the entire production cycle from start to final delivery, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, minimizing manufacturing cycle time from cutting to packing, maximizing On-Time Delivery (OTD) rates, and aligning sales, merchandising, cutting, sewing, laundry, and finishing and packaging departments. Key Responsibilities and Scope of Work: Comprehensive Control of Planning Steps: Overseeing and controlling all planning stations throughout the jeans order lifecycle, to ensure seamless flow from fabric spreading and cutting through complex denim washing operations (stone wash, enzyme, laser, bleaching) and assembly, up to final packaging and shipment. Master Production Scheduling (MPS): Designing and managing master schedules based on confirmed orders, operational constraints, and efficiency indicators across all production lines. Lead Time and Bottleneck Management: Continuous monitoring, analysis, and reduction of the cycle time from cutting to packing (Cutting-to-Packing Lead Time) by identifying bottlenecks, balancing lines, and preventing any production stoppages. Achieving Excellence in On-Time Delivery (OTD): Leading operational coordination to consistently reach the target On-Time Delivery (OTD) percentage and exceed targets to protect the factory's reputation and meet shipping obligations. Optimizing Capacities and Resources: Analyzing factory capacity, machine utilization, and labor distribution to maximize productivity while maintaining quality standards. Material and Trim Coordination: Continuous coordination with the procurement and merchandising departments to ensure the availability of raw materials (denim fabrics, pocketing, threads, zippers, buttons, rivets, and labels) before releasing cutting lines. Using ERP Systems and Office Software: Activating the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and advanced Microsoft Office programs (such as Excel for data modeling, reports, and dashboards) to manage real-time data and monitor Work-In-Progress (WIP) stages. Cross-functional Leadership: Leading daily and weekly meetings with department supervisors (cutting, sewing, laundry, finishing) to review performance indicators and resolve obstacles immediately. Requirements and Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Experience: More than 10 years of practical leadership experience in production planning, supply chain, or industrial engineering within the ready-to-wear sector, with extensive and proven experience specifically in jeans and denim manufacturing. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of jeans manufacturing engineering, marker planning and waste percentages, fabric shrinkage behavior, the nature of jeans laundry operations, and finishing and packaging stages. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and the Microsoft Office suite (especially advanced Excel for reports, analytics, and schedules). Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership abilities, a rigorous analytical mindset, high crisis management skills, and close attention to performance indicators and deadlines.
Additional Details
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Shift System: Morning only
- Benefits: Health insurance, social insurance, transportation allowance, overtime pay