5+ Production planning Jobs in India

Pre-production

Prepare the ideal work place layout and ensure adherence to the standardised methods and layouts

Take up discrepancies in the sewing operations with TO-Hong Kong REFA for resolution.

Identify potential over consumption of accessories and estimate the same.

Arrive at the Standard Minute Value (SMV) from first principles using GSD software

Line Balancing

Coordinate with the Group leaders and allocate SMOs/machines appropriately to various operations, maintain optimum WIP flow between operations, as well as clear bottlenecks.

Loading Plan

Give feedback on the loading plan to Shift Managers and concerned people in planning, as well as maintain efficiency in the assigned lines as per plan, so as to maintain the overall factory efficiency as per plan.

Style Overlap

Plan and schedule style overlaps in coordination with Group leaders, as well as allocate work effectively, so as to have a minimal drop in efficiency during style changes.

Prepare the Work Distribution Plan & the Work Flow Charts, as well as plan the machine set-up along with the Group, so as to achieve the required through put time

Pilot Study for new styles

Conduct pilot studies to identify and document variations against the Article Description, so as to minimise bottlenecks during bulk production.

Submit the First Commission Report, identifying the process bottlenecks (critical operations, sewing methods, work aids), so as to minimise the occurrence of related issues during bulk production.

Training and development

Operator Improvement

Observe, improve and monitor the sewing method of the operators according to the AD, ensure that they follow the correct method and improve their performance, as well as suggest new work aids, so as to improve overall efficiency of the production floor.

Multi-skilling

Identify operators and train them in coordination with the Group leaders on various operations (Multi-Skilling), so as to facilitate line balancing.

Projects:

Take up additional projects to improve operational processes as and when required by the organisation

Reports

Prepare various reports viz. Work Distribution Plan, Pilot Study Report, Work Flow Charts, Monthly Operational Performance Report etc. to facilitate decision making.

To ensure that 5S is maintained in their work places and the zones allotted to them so as to uphold 5S culture in the organization.

Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by management

About the Role

The Operation Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing

various events, BTL activities, vendor visits, branding material procurement etc.

ensuring quality execution. This role requires a smart and organized individual who

can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and deliver

exceptional execution as per SOP.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Coordination

 Collaborate with BD and CS team to understand their event goals, themes,

and requirements.

 Develop detailed plans, timelines, checklists and production schedules.

 Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary

services and materials.

 Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure venue suitability and ensure

alignment with client expectations.

Logistics Management

 Oversee the setup, execution, and teardown of events and activities, ensuring

all elements are in place and functioning correctly as per SOP.

 Manage logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and catering

arrangements etc.

 Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards during all

activities.

Technical Coordination

 Work closely with technical teams to ensure proper setup and operation of

audio-visual equipment, lighting, staging, and other technical aspects.

 Troubleshoot technical issues during events/activities and implement quick

solutions to minimize disruptions.

Budget Management

 Track and manage event/activity and procurement budgets, ensuring all

expenses are tracked and kept within allocated limits.

 Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive rates and

optimize costs.

Team Collaboration

 Lead and coordinate event/activity staff, including volunteers, to ensure

smooth execution of event tasks.

 Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Client and Stakeholder Relations

 Serve as the on-ground point of contact for clients, providing regular updates

and addressing concerns.

 Maintain strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and seamless

delivery of requirements.

 Professionally handle client feedback and implement improvements as

needed.

Post-Event Evaluation

 Conduct post-event evaluations to assess event success and identify areas

for improvement.

 Prepare detailed event reports for clients and internal stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

 2-4 years of experience in event operations, logistics management, or BTL

activity execution.

 Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects

simultaneously.

 Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, real-time environment.

 Excellent communication and vendor management skills.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

 Problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently on the

ground.

 Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with

minimal supervision.

 Must possess a two-wheeler and have a valid driver’s license for local travel.

Why Join Us?

 Opportunity to work with a leading agency specializing in events, branding,

and BTL activations.

 Exposure to high-impact projects and top-tier clients.

 Competitive salary and a collaborative team environment.

 Professional growth opportunities in an expanding organization.

About Craft My Plate

Craft My Plate is on a mission to transform how people plan and enjoy food at small to mid-sized gatherings.Our dynamic platter system lets users customize menus, adjust for guest count, and receive high-quality convenience on-time.

With strong early traction, a scalable ops model, and a category-defining product, we are building the most loved brand in the bulk food delivery space.

Role Overview

As our Culinary Product Lead, you will drive the vision, structure, and execution of the core operations. t’s a strategic and operational product role that combines customer satisfaction, pricing logic, kitchen coordination, and its operations. You’ll translate customer needs into delightful, scalable platter offerings, and ensure that what we promise is what we deliver — efficiently and profitably.

This role sits at the intersection of product, culinary, and operations, working with the founders, kitchen team, data analysts, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

🧠 Platter Design & Menu Innovation

• Create modular platter structures across cuisines (North Indian, South Indian, Pan-Asian, etc.) based on consumption trends, price brackets, and guest count patterns.
• Define item combinations that balance taste, texture, variety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Regularly introduce new dishes, festive menus, and experimental platters while ensuring operational feasibility.

📐 Portion Planning & Pricing Strategy

• Build logic for portion sizes per dish, per guest, and per meal occasion.
• Develop scalable pricing structures that are intuitive for customers and profitable for the business.
• Conduct competitive analysis across catering and dine-in menus to find sweet spots in price-value.

💸 Food Costing & Profitability

• Work with procurement and kitchen leads to map real-time ingredient costs.
• Continuously improve Gross Margin per platter through smart substitution, waste reduction, and batch efficiencies.
• Track and optimize per-order kitchen production cost vs customer pricing.

🔁 Customer Feedback & Menu Optimization

• Set up a feedback loop to track post-delivery satisfaction by item and platter.
• Analyze cuisine-wise drop-off rates, reorder trends, and complaints to make menu decisions.
• Own A/B testing of new dishes, customizations, and pricing packages.

🍳 Kitchen Collaboration & SOP Building

• Work with the culinary team to document SOPs for plating, portioning, packaging, and delivery time prep.
• Define how new dishes should be produced to ensure consistency across different chefs and time slots.
• Standardize kitchen production playbooks across categories to reduce dependency on individual cooks.

📦 Fulfillment & Delivery Readiness

• Collaborate with packaging & delivery teams to ensure platters are dispatched in a way that preserves quality and presentation.
• Solve for real-world issues like gravy spillage, soggy items, hot/cold mix-ups, and last-mile timing.
• Define item “deliverability” score during product design.

📊 Insights & Decision-Making

• Use data from orders, costs, feedback, and ops to define what goes on the menu.
• Build dashboards with analyst support for real-time menu performance tracking.

Ideal Candidate

• 3 – 8+ years of experience in F&B innovation, culinary product strategy, or kitchen operations
• Strong understanding of menu design, item selection, and cost-volume-profit analysis
• Has worked closely with chefs or kitchen teams in high-volume environments (cloud kitchens, catering, QSR, or hospitality)
• Passionate about food — understands flavor, customer preferences, and product-market fit for meals
• Analytical thinker who loves solving taste-cost-ops tradeoffs with scalable systems
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to walk the kitchen floor, try the food, tweak the portions, and talk to delivery staff

Bonus Points For

• Experience in startups or early-stage ventures
• Exposure to delivery-first businesses (Zomato, Swiggy, cloud kitchens, etc.)
• Culinary education or professional kitchen exposure
• Working knowledge of cost sheets, food costing software, or ERP tools

What You’ll Get

• A seat at the table to define what India eats during life’s most memorable moments
• Opportunity to work across disciplines — food, tech, logistics, and design
• Competitive salary with potential for equity (ESOPs)

• Fast-paced, execution-first culture with direct access to the founding team

Job Description:-

• Must have 8 years of relevant exp in SAP PP, QM Module.
• Must have 4+ years of SAP PP Experience with at least 2 to 3years of Domain exp
• Must have experience of both PP and QM modules
• Should have experience of executing 1-2End to end Implementations (S4 HANA Preferable).
• Expertise in requirements understanding, system design, development, testing methodologies, training, defining support procedures
• Strong knowledge and experience in SAP PP - SOP, Flexible planning, Capacity planning, Variant Configuration, CBP, Discrete, REM, LTP, Engineering & Organization Change Management, Batch Management as well as PP-PI processes.
• Strong knowledge and experience in SAP QM module - Master data, Batch Management, Notifications, Sample Management, Quality Inspection Plans, Quality Certificates, Stability Study, Deadline Monitoring, Vendor Evaluation.
• Experience in Implementation and Support Projects. In-depth knowledge in the below areas:
• Master Data - Bill of materials, Work centres/ Resources, Routings/ Recipe, Production versions, Inspection Plan, Master inspection, Characteristics, Catalogues and Code groups, Inspection Plan, - Material Requirement Planning (MRP)- Configuration and Integration with, Procurement, Sales and Distribution.
• Production Order Execution - Order confirmation, Goods issue, Goods receipt and Back flushing- Quality Management - Quality in Procurement, Quality in Production, In process inspection, Calibration and Quality in Sales
• Should have experience in writing Functional Specification, co-ordination with ABAP team, testing of new functionalities.
• Must have integration knowledge with FI, CO, SD, MM, PM modules.

Good to Have:

• Preferred if hands-on and good experience in SAP S/4 HANA configuration, migration, Fiori applications on latest HANA releases

What you need to have: