Production Planning and Control Engineer

Location

Kasrawy for the Automobile Industry "KAI" Industrial Zone, October, Giza

Key Responsibilities

• A. Production Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on sales orders, forecasts, and plant capacity
• Release daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to all relevant departments
• Sequence assembly orders for CKD, SKD, and KD vehicle models to optimize line efficiency
• Adjust and re-plan production in response to demand changes, supply disruptions, or quality holds
• Coordinate capacity planning and identify bottlenecks across assembly stations
• B. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Run MRP cycles within the ERP system to generate material and component requirements aligned with the production plan
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of CKD/SKD kits and local components
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods against planned consumption
• Issue timely purchase requisitions and production work orders based on MRP outputs
• C. Production Control & Monitoring Track and report daily production output versus plan; identify deviations and implement corrective actions
• Monitor work order progress on the shop floor; coordinate with supervisors to resolve production interruptions
• Maintain accurate records of production quantities, rework, scrap, and yield per model
• Calculate and report key production performance metrics (OEE, line utilization, downtime)
• D. Cross-Functional Coordination Liaise with the Quality Department on non-conformance issues affecting production flow and update plans accordingly
• Coordinate with the Engineering team to incorporate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into active production plans
• Communicate daily production status to senior management via structured reports and dashboards
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, providing accurate production commitment data
• E. ERP System Management Maintain and update all production-related data in the ERP system Oracle
• Ensure work order creation, routing, and closure are performed accurately and on time
• Generate standard and ad-hoc reports from the ERP system to support decision-making
• Participate in ERP implementation/upgrade projects as the PPC module owner
• F. Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies in planning processes and propose improvements to reduce lead times and planning errors
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping related to production flow
• Analyze historical planning data to improve forecast accuracy and MPS reliability

Desired Candidate Profile

A. Education Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a closely related field. A postgraduate degree Diploma in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management is a plus. B. Experience Minimum 1 3 years of experience in Production Planning & Control, preferably in the automotive or heavy manufacturing sector. Hands-on experience in CKD/SKD/KD assembly environments is highly preferred. Proven experience operating MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing context. Experience in preparing MPS, capacity plans, and production reports in a multi-model, multi-line plant. C. Professional Certificates APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) Preferred APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Advantage Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (Green Belt or above) Advantage PMP (Project Management Professional) Advantage Automotive-specific certifications (IATF 16949 Awareness, VDA 6.3) Advantage D. Computer Skills ERP Systems: Oracle Manufacturing | SAP PP/MM Modules | Odoo Manufacturing | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Advanced Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, macros for planning templates Microsoft Project or equivalent (for capacity and project scheduling) Power BI or Tableau for production dashboards and KPI visualization AutoCAD (basic for plant layout and line balancing diagrams) Advantage Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 for reporting and collaboration E. Personal Skills & Competencies Analytical Thinking Ability to interpret complex production data and derive actionable insights. Attention to Detail Precision in MRP entries, work order management, and schedule updates. Problem Solving Rapid response to supply disruptions, line stoppages, or demand changes. Communication Skills Clear written and verbal reporting to cross-functional teams and management. Time Management Ability to manage multiple planning horizons and deadlines simultaneously. Team Collaboration Works effectively with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Shop Floor teams. Results Orientation Driven by on-time delivery and production achievement KPIs. Adaptability Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced automotive assembly environment. Arabic (Native) + English (Professional proficiency)