Manager Production Scheduling

Posted:
4/13/2026, 9:15:05 PM

Location(s):
Himachal Pradesh, India ⋅ Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and demand targets.
  • Convert rolling plans into workable daily/weekly production line scheduling.
  • Align planning with machine capacity, manpower availability, and changeover time.
  • Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse to ensure schedule adherence.

2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

  • Run MRP to calculate raw material (RM), packaging material (PM),
  • Release PRs/indent requests to procurement based on lead times and stock levels.
  • Track supplier deliveries and escalate delays or shortages.

3. Inventory Management

  • Maintain optimal inventory levels of RM/PM/WIP/FG to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
  • Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry, and non-moving inventory and take corrective actions.

4. Coordination & Communication

  • Act as a key link between Production, Procurement, QC, QA, Warehouse, and Sales.
  • Conduct daily/weekly planning meetings with cross‑functional teams.

5. Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain planning records, capacity utilization, and production performance metrics.
  • Generate reports such as schedule adherence, material consumption, yield variance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Strong Excel and data interpretation skills
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes (OSD, Liquids, etc.)
  • Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline-oriented environment

Educational Qualifications

  • Any bachelor’s degree

Reporting to: Head PPIC

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

India > Village Mauza : Baddi

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

     

     

Abbott

Website: https://abbott.com/

Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1944

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical