Project Manager (Capacity Planning)

Job Title: Project Manager (Capacity planning)

Job Location: Gujarat / Kharkhoda / Manesar / Gurgaon

Required Qualification: B.Tech in (Mechanical/ Manufacturing /Production)

Required Experience: 5 – 12 Years

Job Responsibilities:

·        Conduct long-term production capacity planning aligned with business growth projections and new model introductions.

·        Analyze plant capacity, line balancing, and utilization trends to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

·        Prepare capacity expansion plans including manpower, machinery, and infrastructure requirements.

·        Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Vendor Development, Finance) for capacity readiness.

·        Support new model planning through feasibility studies, volume projections, and line loading scenarios.

·        Develop and maintain capacity planning models, dashboards, and forecasting tools.

·        Drive productivity improvement initiatives and optimize existing resources.

·        Monitor capacity vs demand and provide strategic inputs for investment planning (CapEx).

·        Prepare management reports, presentations, and decision-support analysis.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (automobile sector preferred).
• Knowledge of capacity planning tools, line balancing, and production system design.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), data analysis tools, and preferably Power BI / SAP.
• Familiarity with forecasting, demand planning, and industrial engineering concepts.

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under ambiguity and handle long-term strategic planning.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

·        Attention to detail with structured approach.

Must Have:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (automobile sector preferred).
• Knowledge of capacity planning tools, line balancing, and production system design.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced), data analysis tools, and preferably Power BI / SAP.

·        Familiarity with forecasting, demand planning, and industrial engineering concepts.

Preferred:

·        Background in Advanced excel, Power BI/ other data analysis & visualization tools