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RadNet, Inc.; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate planning and ensure on-time delivery for key product lines.

You will interface with manufacturing, quality, and materials to optimize workflow and use MRP systems to load the floor efficiently. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with Word/Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams to meet production targets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of production scheduling or planning experience preferred.
• Experience using MRP software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production planning workflow for one or multiple products.
• Review the monthly build plan and create/schedule work orders to load the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize production capacity and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production, sales and inventory reports.
• Work with materials to rectify inventory issues from work orders.
• Understand and mitigate risks to minimize schedule impact.
• Support department and divisional goals.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP systems

Office (Word/Excel)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Deadline management

Shop floor knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MAPICS

APS

MRP software

Job description

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinate the planning of a product line to support the demand of the business. This includes expediting, and interfacing with manufacturing and quality departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs in 1 major functional area:

• Coordinates production planning workflow for one or multiple products
• Reviews the monthly build plan and creates/schedules work orders to load the manufacturing floor to best utilize production work cell equipment and resources, based on material availability
• Collaborates with appropriate team members to determine optimal utilization of production capacities and to resolve scheduling conflicts
• Prepares/updates daily, weekly and monthly production, sales and inventory reports
• Works with the materials team to research and remedy inventory errors resulting from missing and incorrect work order transactions
• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on the production schedule
• Support department and divisional goals

Job Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge base in operating systems: MAPICS, APS, manufacturing backlog
• Computer proficiency in Office; especially Word & Excel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply critical thinking to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to coordinate work flow and identify and respond to priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of shop floor and flow of product

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of production scheduling or prior planning experience is preferred
• Previous experience using MRP software

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

MinebeaMitsumi and its affiliates including New Hampshire Ball Bearings, NMB Technologies Corporation, NMB USA, C&A Tool, the "Company", is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at the company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations (referred to as "protected characteristics").