Job Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing & Production Planning Manager to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas. This role will work with Camden Site Leadership and Program customers. The base shift time is 6:30am – 5:00pm (Monday - Thursday).

This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.

About Us

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Our growing Camden, AR site has the newest, state-of-the-art large solid rocket motor facility in the nation to produce rocket motors that support our nation’s most important next generation national security programs, like the Sentinel (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent), hypersonics and missile defense targets. Camden is also where we produce solid rocket motors and warheads critical to the nation’s defense, like THAAD, Standard Missile, Tactical Tomahawk, Javelin and the Patriot Missile System. Check out this short YouTube video featuring our Camden site: Successful test of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s eSR-73 advanced large solid rocket motor

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

• Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Paid Time Off- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 4/10 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University and Energetics University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

Essential Functions

30% - Provides direction to subordinate supervisors/assemblers based on general policies and management guidelines.

20% - Plans and coordinates integrated schedules for personnel, material and facilities utilization.

15% - Provides assistance to subordinates in meeting schedules.

15% - Responsible for assigned department budgets.

10% - Interprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational groups.

10% - Coordinate work programs for shift operations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and seven (7) years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience in implementation of a manufacturing process improvement activity is desired.

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated performance in factory operations including a thorough knowledge of scheduling, planning, forecasting, performance measurements.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead effectively in a challenging team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control the activities of the assigned organization.
• Willingness to be available to supervise occasional overtime work as deemed necessary by company commitment to schedule.
• Willingness to assist in additional job duties as assigned by Management is vital.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.