About the role

PPC Engineer (Production Planning & Control)
Company Flexible Packaging Solutions
Department Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Location Ghana
Reports To PPC Manager / Plant Head
Employment Type Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented PPC Engineer to plan, schedule, and monitor production activities across departments
(extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting, and pouching) to ensure on-time delivery, optimal machine utilization, and
minimal material wastage, while coordinating closely with sales, procurement, and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders and customer priorities
• Allocate jobs to machines (blown film/cast film extruders, gravure/flexo printing presses, lamination, slitting,
pouching lines) based on capacity, changeover time, and order urgency
• Optimize machine scheduling to minimize changeovers, ink/substrate wastage, and idle time
• Track and update production status in ERP/MRP systems
Material Planning & Coordination
• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of raw materials (PE, PP, BOPP, PET, CPP films, inks,
adhesives, solvents)
• Monitor raw material and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory levels
• Plan material requirements based on BOM (Bill of Materials) for each order
Order & Delivery Management
• Liaise with sales/customer service to understand delivery timelines and priorities
• Track order progress from raw material stage to dispatch
• Communicate delays or bottlenecks proactively to stakeholders
• Ensure on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery performance
Process & Efficiency Monitoring
• Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), machine utilization, and downtime
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions
• Work with production/quality teams to reduce rejection and rework rates
• Support root cause analysis for planning-related deviations
Reporting & Documentation
• Generate daily production reports, order status reports, and MIS reports
• Maintain records of job cards, work orders, and production schedules
• Prepare capacity utilization and efficiency reports for management review
Cross-functional Coordination
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for inspection/release schedules
• Coordinate with Maintenance for planned preventive maintenance without disrupting schedules
• Coordinate with Design/Prepress team for artwork and cylinder/plate readiness
Required Qualifications

Education
Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering (Packaging Technology
preferred)
Experience
2–6 years of PPC experience in a flexible packaging, printing, or plastics processing industry
Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of flexible packaging processes: blown/cast film extrusion, rotogravure/flexo printing, lamination
(solvent-based/solventless), slitting, pouching
• Familiarity with substrates (BOPP, PET, PE, CPP, Aluminum foil, paper) and inks/adhesives
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for planning and reporting
Preferred Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across departments
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / TPM / Six Sigma concepts is a plus
• Basic understanding of quality standards (ISO 9001, BRC/IoPP for packaging) is an advantage
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery %
• Machine/line utilization and OEE
• Material wastage %
• Schedule adherence %
• Order turnaround time (TAT)