Assistant Manager - Planning - EPC / Heavy Engineering

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Review customer Purchase Orders, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements to prepare detailed execution plans.

• Develop baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and dispatch activities.

• Conduct internal Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and establish project milestones and communication plans.

• Prepare manufacturing schedules aligned with customer delivery commitments and resource availability.

• Monitor project progress against planned schedules and identify schedule deviations, risks, and bottlenecks.

Production Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities.

• Release jobs for manufacturing after verifying engineering readiness and material availability.

• Track fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of manufacturing stages.

• Coordinate material planning, procurement follow-up, and production sequencing to avoid delays.

• Monitor WIP, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting Planned vs. Actual performance.

• Track critical milestones and recommend recovery plans for schedule slippages.

• Maintain project dashboards and management reports.

• Manage schedule revisions arising from engineering changes, customer revisions, or production constraints.

• Document planning challenges, corrective actions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a coordination point between customers and internal departments regarding project schedules and execution status.

• Participate in customer review meetings and internal project review meetings.

• Follow up with customers for approvals, engineering documents, and outstanding deliverables.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of outsourced activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Contribute towards improving On-Time Delivery (OTD), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and planning efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to quality systems and project documentation requirements.
• Strong understanding of Project Planning & Project Controls

• Expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

• Good knowledge of production planning in heavy fabrication environments

• Experience in capacity planning, resource planning, and manufacturing scheduling

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication sequences, and technical documentation

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Sage X3, Oracle, or equivalent)

• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred:

• Heavy Engineering

• Fabrication

• Pressure Vessels

• Heat Exchangers

• Process Equipment

• Oil & Gas Equipment

• EPC Projects

• Industrial Manufacturing

Added Advantage:

• Experience in planning and production of Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, or Combustion Equipment

• Exposure to ASME, IBR, or international fabrication standards

• Knowledge of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in Project Planning, Production Planning, or Project Controls.

• Hands-on proficiency in:

• Primavera P6

• Microsoft Project

• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

• ERP Systems