Regional Planner

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560092

Date: 26 Aug 2026

Job Category: Manufacturing/ Operations

Req ID: 50758

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
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Position overview:

The production planner is a key professional in Ball, and coordinates and manages production schedules to ensure efficient workflow, timely delivery, and optimal use of resources.

Your key responsibilities include:

Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize capacity utilization.

Coordinate with production, customer fulfilment, and purchasing teams to adjust schedules based on changing priorities, material availability, or operational constraints.

Monitor production progress and generate routine reports on workflow, inventory levels, production rates, and costs.

Identify and resolve production issues such as material shortages, manpower gaps, or equipment downtime using problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Optimize processes and workflow efficiency, suggesting improvements to reduce bottlenecks, minimize costs, and maintain process quality

Working with the supply chain managers / team leaders, ensure that resources—including labour, materials, and machinery—are properly allocated and pre-arranged for smooth operations

Maintain effective communication with management and stakeholders regarding schedule status, potential risks, and adjustments

What are we looking for?

A minimum of 1 to 5 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations.
University degree in supply chain/business or engineering.

Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to support production planning and operational efficiency.
Strong Excel and automation skills.
Well-versed in Demand Supply and ways to optimize them.

Communication Skills: The ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Change Management: The ability to effectively implement and adapt to changes in plans, processes, or operational conditions.

Knowledge of:

- Inventory management

- Supply chain processes

- Manufacturing operations

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

No agencies please.