Production Planner / Scheduler – Precision Manufacturing

ABTech Inc; Fitzwilliam (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABTech Inc. is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to develop, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule for high-precision manufacturing.

The role coordinates with Operations, Engineering, Production Control, and shop-floor personnel to translate orders into executable plans. The ideal candidate will balance customer commitments with capacity constraints, maintain ERP data integrity, and drive improvements in scheduling accuracy and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or a related manufacturing operations role.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and resource planning.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for manufacturing planning, scheduling, or production management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other production planning tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate challenges, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, production capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate manufacturing priorities and production sequencing across machining, grinding, assembly, testing, and final inspection.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to reflect changing customer requirements, operational conditions, and resource availability.
• Support consistent, reliable on-time delivery through effective planning and communication.
• Maintain accurate production schedules, planning dates, work-center loads, lead times, and manufacturing priorities within the ERP system.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Operations/Engineering degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About ABTech

ABTech is a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion systems and components serving the aerospace, semiconductor, optics, metrology, and machine tool industries. We partner with industry-leading OEMs to develop and manufacture highly engineered solutions for demanding applications where precision, quality, and reliability are essential.

At ABTech, our commitment to Pride in Precision extends beyond the products we manufacture. We believe our people are the foundation of our success and have built a collaborative, team-oriented culture that encourages accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.

As we continue to expand our capabilities and support growing OEM programs, we are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler to help strengthen our manufacturing planning systems and support our continued growth.

Position Summary

The Production Planner / Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing ABTech's master production schedule to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and reliable customer delivery commitments.

This position translates customer orders, forecasts, and manufacturing requirements into realistic, executable production plans while coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Production Control, and manufacturing personnel.

The role requires an understanding of manufacturing processes, resource capacity, production sequencing, and ERP systems, along with the ability to anticipate constraints, communicate priorities, and support effective decision-making.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a complex precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the master production schedule based on customer orders, forecasts, production capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate manufacturing priorities and production sequencing across machining, grinding, assembly, testing, and final inspection.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to reflect changing customer requirements, operational conditions, and resource availability.
• Support consistent, reliable on-time delivery through effective planning and communication.

ERP Systems & Scheduling Accuracy

• Maintain accurate production schedules, planning dates, work-center loads, lead times, and manufacturing priorities within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Production Control to maintain reliable production-order information and scheduling data.
• Identify opportunities to improve ERP data integrity, scheduling processes, and manufacturing visibility.

Capacity Planning & Resource Optimization

• Evaluate manufacturing workloads against available labor, equipment, and production capacity.
• Identify potential bottlenecks, resource constraints, and scheduling conflicts before they affect customer commitments.
• Develop forward-looking capacity analyses to support staffing, equipment, and manufacturing resource planning.
• Evaluate alternative production scenarios and recommend practical scheduling solutions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Production Control, and manufacturing personnel to ensure jobs are prepared for scheduled production.
• Identify potential issues involving material availability, tooling, technical documentation, equipment readiness, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and potential delivery risks clearly and effectively.
• Participate in production meetings and support timely resolution of manufacturing challenges.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Monitor schedule attainment, production delays, and planning performance.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase scheduling accuracy, production flow, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen ABTech's manufacturing systems and customer delivery performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, or a related manufacturing operations role.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and resource planning.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for manufacturing planning, scheduling, or production management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other production planning tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate challenges, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with low-volume, high-mix or engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• Experience developing and maintaining master production schedules and capacity-planning models.
• Knowledge of manufacturing routing, work-center loading, lead times, and production constraints.
• Experience supporting OEM manufacturing programs and transitions from prototype to repeat production.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What We're Looking For

Beyond technical knowledge and scheduling experience, we're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys collaborating with others to achieve meaningful results.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is highly organized, analytical, and attentive to detail.
• Anticipates problems and takes initiative to identify practical solutions.
• Understands the importance of dependable information, realistic schedules, and effective communication.
• Can balance multiple priorities while remaining focused on customer commitments.
• Builds positive working relationships across departments.
• Embraces new ideas, continuous improvement, and opportunities to learn.
• Values integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

Why Join ABTech?

At ABTech, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, established precision manufacturing company.

You’ll work alongside an experienced and collaborative team, help strengthen the systems that support our manufacturing operations, and play an important role in delivering highly engineered products to industry-leading OEM customers.

We believe in investing in our people, equipment, and processes to support long-term success. Our culture is built around collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and taking pride in the work we do.

If you're a manufacturing planning professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving processes, and helping teams succeed, we'd welcome the opportunity to meet you.