PPC Manager

• *Job Title / Designation:** PPC Manager

• *Experience:** 15\+ Years

• *Qualification:** BE/Diploma/BTech in Electronics \& Communication, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.

• *Job Location:** Bengaluru

• *Role Description**

We are seeking a highly driven Production Planning \& Control (PPC) Manager specialist with 15\+ years of core experience in EMS or Electronics Manufacturing or Defense or Aerospace, or High\-Reliability Electronics Manufacturing. In this role, you will lead end\-to\-end operational planning, from Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) down to shop\-floor execution. You will act as the operational center, managing cross\-functional workflows across component sourcing, PCBA manufacturing, box\-build integration, and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS). Furthermore, you will serve as a key liaison aligning top management strategies, sales targets, and customer delivery commitments with real\-time manufacturing capacity.

• *Desired Experience**

• 15\+ years of hands\-on PPC manager experience in EMS or Electronics Manufacturing or Aerospace or Defense or Automotive, or EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) operating under AS9100D, IATF 16949, or ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing high\-mix, low\-to\-medium volume manufacturing, Mechanical assembly, wiring harness, System\-level mechanical integration \& Supply chain.
• Direct exposure to testing workflows, acceptances, and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) environments (thermal cycling, ESS, vibration, and functional testing).
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel macros/data analytics, BOM management, clear\-to\-build (CTB) tracking, and capacity planning.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• **Master Scheduling \& Shop\-Floor Planning**: Develop, maintain, and execute Master Production Schedules (MPS) and Material Requirement Plans (MRP) for SMT/PCBA assembly, mechanical integration, and final testing to ensure 100% On\-Time Delivery (OTD).
• **Manufacturing \& Assembly**: Coordinate with production team and engineering teams to optimize line balancing, eliminate shop\-floor bottlenecks, and track daily output against target routings.
• **Supply Chain \& Materials Management**: Partner with SCM, stores, and procurement to monitor component lead times, track critical active/passive electronic components, verify CTB readiness, and optimize store kitting processes.
• **Testing \& ESS Integration**: Plan and route assemblies through functional testing, screening, and ESS labs to prevent testing backlogs and maintain steady WIP throughput.
• **Top Management Engagement**: Prepare daily/weekly progress dashboards, WIP reports, capacity utilization matrices, and delay analysis reports for executive reviews.
• **Sales \& Customer Touchpoints**: Serve as the primary operational contact for the sales team and clients to provide accurate Lead Time estimates (ATP/CTP), order tracking, and delivery timelines.
• **Process \& Inventory Control**: Control Work\-in\-Progress (WIP) levels, reduce inventory carrying costs, enforce strict engineering change order (ECO) controls, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and 5S initiatives on the shop floor.