Planning Head – Weaving & Processing

📍 Location: Lahore

🏢 Company: Leading Textile Export Company

🤝 Recruitment Partner: HireOn

Job Title

Planning Head – Weaving & Processing

Department

Planning / Production

Reports To

Director Operations / General Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee production planning for weaving and processing operations by ensuring optimum utilization of resources, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with customer requirements. Responsible for developing and implementing effective planning strategies that improve productivity, reduce lead time, and support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control:

• Develop, implement, and monitor production plans for weaving and processing units to ensure timely execution of orders.
• Coordinate with merchandising, procurement, and production teams for order scheduling, capacity allocation, and resource planning.
• Ensure effective balance between demand and capacity to minimize bottlenecks.
• Monitor production targets, identify deviations, and take corrective measures.
  
  

Operational Efficiency

• Optimize loom and processing machine utilization through effective planning.
• Ensure efficient sequencing of production to reduce changeover time and wastage.
• Monitor workflow, fabric availability, and processing schedules to avoid downtime.
• Implement lean planning practices to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Ensure close coordination with weaving, processing, dyeing, finishing, and quality teams.
• Build strong collaboration with supply chain and procurement for timely material availability.
  
  

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain and monitor production MIS (Management Information System).
• Provide regular updates to management on production status, capacity utilization, and order fulfillment.
• Track KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), production efficiency, and lead time.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning and scheduling.
• Support implementation of ERP-based planning tools and automation.
• Develop contingency plans to handle urgent or unexpected production requirements.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of weaving (looms, greige fabric) and processing (dyeing, finishing) operations.
• Excellent command over production planning, capacity management, and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• ERP & MIS reporting expertise.
• Leadership, team-building, and decision-making skills.
  
  

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in weaving & processing planning, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  
  

Skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills.,production planning, capacity management, and scheduling.,erp & mis reporting expertise.