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Planning Engineer

Date Posted: Jul 13, 2026

Job Detail

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    Location Gujarat, India
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    Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
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    Apply Before: Dec 07, 2026

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities :

1. Project Planning and Scheduling :

Developing Project Plans: Create detailed project timelines and schedules based on the project scope, resources, and deadlines. 

Allocating Resources: Coordinate with different departments to ensure the availability of materials, machinery, and labor as per the requirements. 

Monitoring Milestones: Track and plan milestones for various stages of manufacturing processes to ensure the production timeline is adhered to.   

2. Tracking and Monitoring Progress :

Progress Monitoring : Regularly track the progress of the manufacturing processes, comparing actual performance with the planned schedule.

Updating Stakeholders : Provide timely updates to management and stakeholders on the status of production, highlighting potential delays or issues.

Troubleshooting Delays : Identify areas where progress is slower than expected, investigate the causes of delays, and recommend corrective actions.

3. Coordination and Communication :

Cross-Department Collaboration : Work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, procurement, quality control, stores, packing and other departments to ensure that the workflow is smooth and meets the set targets.

Communication : Communicate production priorities, changes in schedules, and other key information to relevant teams and stakeholders.

4. Risk Management : 

Identifying Risks : Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or risks that could affect the production schedule (e.g., material shortages, machinery failure). 

Contingency Planning : Develop contingency plans to address any unforeseen issues that may impact project timelines or production output.  

5. Resource Optimization :

 Efficiency Improvement : Ensure that resources such as labor, equipment, and raw materials are used efficiently to avoid overuse or wastage.

Capacity Planning : Analyze production capacity to avoid overloading or under-utilization of resources, adjusting schedules as needed. 

6. Reporting and Documentation :

Progress Reports : Prepare regular progress reports detailing project status, any deviations from the schedule, and reasons for delays or issues.

Documenting Changes : Maintain detailed records of schedule changes, resource allocations, and project adjustments to provide accurate historical data for future projects.  

7. Continuous Improvement :  

Process Optimization : Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to manufacturing processes and scheduling techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. 

Feedback Integration : Collect feedback from different departments to identify areas for improvement in scheduling and planning. 

8. Computer skills essential for the role :

A. Proficiency in Scheduling and Project Management Software : 

Microsoft Project / Primavera P6 :- For creating, tracking, and managing project schedules, timelines, and resource allocation.

B. Advanced Excel Skills :

Data Analysis & Reporting :- For creating Gantt charts, tracking progress against milestones, and analyzing production data.

Formulas and Functions : Knowledge of advanced Excel functions necessary for data analysis and reporting (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH etc.)

Pivot Tables & Charts : For summarizing data and generating reports for management review.

C. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems :  

SAP : Knowledge in SAP PP (Production Planning) & MM (Materials Management) modules.

Job details

  • Business: L&T Energy-CarbonLite Solutions
  • Location: Hazira Mfg Complex, Gujarat
  • Experience: 3-6 years
  • CTC range: ₹1 a year
  • Openings: 2
  • Skills: Planning, SAP, Computer Competency, Communication and Interpersonal skills, Presentation Skills, Progress tracking, Negotation Skills, MS Project, auto cad, Project Control, MS Office applications

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Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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