About this role
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Required Competencies:
- 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
Preferred Experience:
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)
Qualifications:
- 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