Assistant Manager - Planning - EPC / Heavy Engineering

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Planning - EPC / Heavy Engineering Company: Zeeco, Inc. Job Category: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: About Zeeco Zeeco is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, power, production, and pharmaceutical industries. With operations across the globe, Zeeco delivers industry\-leading combustion equipment, flares, burners, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems through innovative engineering, manufacturing excellence, and customer\-focused project execution. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and monitoring project schedules, coordinating with cross\-functional teams, tracking production progress, ensuring on\-time execution, and driving planning excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in the manufacturing of combustion equipment, burners, flares, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or similar fabricated equipment will be considered a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities Project Planning \& Scheduling * Review customer Purchase Orders, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project requirements to prepare detailed execution plans. * Develop baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and dispatch activities. * Conduct internal Kick\-Off Meetings (KOM) and establish project milestones and communication plans. * Prepare manufacturing schedules aligned with customer delivery commitments and resource availability. * Monitor project progress against planned schedules and identify schedule deviations, risks, and bottlenecks. Production Planning \& Coordination * Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Quality, Stores, and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities. * Release jobs for manufacturing after verifying engineering readiness and material availability. * Track fabrication progress and ensure timely completion of manufacturing stages. * Coordinate material planning, procurement follow\-up, and production sequencing to avoid delays. * Monitor WIP, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource utilization to maximize operational efficiency. Project Controls \& Reporting * Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting Planned vs. Actual performance. * Track critical milestones and recommend recovery plans for schedule slippages. * Maintain project dashboards and management reports. * Manage schedule revisions arising from engineering changes, customer revisions, or production constraints. * Document planning challenges, corrective actions, and lessons learned for continuous improvement. Customer \& Cross\-Functional Coordination * Act as a coordination point between customers and internal departments regarding project schedules and execution status. * Participate in customer review meetings and internal project review meetings. * Follow up with customers for approvals, engineering documents, and outstanding deliverables. * Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of outsourced activities. Work Location: Khed, Maharashtra, India Availability: Full time

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Planning \& Project Control Engineer with 3 years of experience in project planning, production planning, and project controls within the heavy engineering, fabrication, pressure vessel, process equipment, or EPC industry . Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred: Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. * 3 years of experience in Project Planning, Production Planning, or Project Controls. * Hands\-on proficiency in: + Primavera P6 + Microsoft Project + MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) + ERP Systems Key Skills: Production Planning, Capacity Planning Salary: Not disclosed