Production Control Manager

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.

NHBB's Precision Division is based in the western corner of the San Fernando Valley surrounded by the Santa Susanna Mountains to the west and Los Angeles to the east.

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Production Control Manager

Chatsworth, California, United States

Occupational Summary:

The Production Control Manager is responsible for production control, planning and work order management including direct supervision of these groups. Also responsible to support NHBB's commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the following areas: Component stock room, Material Handling, Tote wash (Peterborough and Laconia only), and Shipping/Receiving including budget management, job assignments, meeting goals, performance and attendance management, hiring, disciplinary action, professional development and succession planning

• Develop positive working relationships with customers

• Be responsive to customer inquiries and attend meetings with customers as needed

• Manages the activities of the Production Planning team to include:

• Develop a master manufacturing schedule which effectively utilizes the plant's capacity

• Define plant's detailed production schedules, in accordance with required volumes, plant capacity, information availability/accuracy/timeliness and material availability

• Plan and prepares manufacturing production schedules, assesses changes and improves processes as necessary

• Inventory control ownership

• Establishes processes for production planning activities to meet established production specifications and schedules, including volume, cost and waste targets while maintaining established quality standards

• Review and maintain Master Production Schedule

• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed

• Liaising with different departments and communicating the needs of the Production Team to the appropriate managers

• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems

• Lead an environment that supports continuous improvements (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream mapping and other tools of lean manufacturing)

• Meet with employees regularly to discuss their performance, with formal written performance reviews completed at least annually

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems is essential

• Expert with MS Excel

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Energized, great communicator and detail oriented

• Strong organizational, detailed-oriented and multi-tasking skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• An analytical mind with strong math skills

• Must perform well under pressure and deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving

• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Ability to work well with a team

• Be attentive to details

• Ability to work within tight time frames with a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize based on customer and inventory requirements

• Ability and willingness to jump in and assist in a variety of positions in the manufacturing and shipping process to meet targeted goal

Education/Experience Required:

• Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in production control
• 7-10 years' directly related experience in manufacturing environment
• 5-7 years' management experience
• 4 year degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or closely related field
• APICS certification preferred

Other Requirements:

• Possess a sense of urgency
• Able to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of the organization
• Perform cycle counts as required

Note: Physical job requirements may include

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations' facilities

Work Authorization
NHBB will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NHBB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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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 doesn't 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, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors – at a minimum.