Production Planning & Control Engineer – Production Scheduling

Job Title: Production Planning & Control Engineer – Production Scheduling Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Department: Material Control Experience: 3–7 Years Industry: Manufacturing – Busbar & Switchgear Job Description The company is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Control (PPC) / Production Scheduling professional to join its Material Control team in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The role focuses on production scheduling, capacity planning, material availability, manufacturing coordination, and schedule adherence to ensure timely production and customer delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning and control within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electrical equipment, busbar, or switchgear manufacturing. Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and monitor production plans and detailed manufacturing schedules. • Manage master production scheduling and optimize production capacity to meet customer delivery commitments. • Coordinate with Sales, Demand Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Material Control teams. • Monitor material availability and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components. • Manage MRP processes, Clear-to-Build (CTB) status, and production readiness. • Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning), demand forecasting, and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP). • Identify production bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, and material shortages, and implement corrective actions. • Track production progress, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance. • Plan long-lead-time materials in coordination with Engineering, Sales, and Product teams. • Monitor inventory levels and support initiatives to reduce excess and slow-moving inventory. • Prepare production planning reports and monitor KPIs, including Plan Adherence, PDSL, RDSL, DIO, ITO, and Stockout Percentage. • Support production planning for new products and ensure effective allocation of manufacturing capacity. • 3–7 years of experience in Production Planning & Control, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing Planning, or Production Control. • Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in busbar, switchgear, electrical equipment, or industrial manufacturing. • Strong understanding of production scheduling, master production planning, capacity planning, and material planning. • Working knowledge of ERP systems, MRP, SIOP, RCCP, and inventory management. • Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and customer delivery schedules. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills. • Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office. Educational Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in any of the following disciplines is preferred: • Mechanical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Production Engineering • Supply Chain Management • Operations Management • Business Administration with a Supply Chain specialization Job Location: Al Ghail Industrial Park, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Interested candidates with relevant production planning, control, and scheduling experience are encouraged to apply.