Senior, Production Planner/Scheduler

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Production Planner at our Orlando, FL location. This role plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle to meet production requirements. Works from engineering plans and production specifications to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Advises management of the status of work in progress, coordinates with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain and interfaces with engineering and program management as well as external customers. Ensures availability of materials and labor to meet production requirements and delivery commitments. Works to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.

Essential Functions:

• Under moderate supervision, coordinates production control activities such as production scheduling, stockroom operations, purchase requisitions, tool control/maintenance and material requirements planning.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities.
• Identifies and communicates concerns and issues with potential scheduling impacts. Works with the team to develop solutions to minimize the impact. Relays information to the team members and management.
• Monitors procurement activities to ensure conformance to established schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Production Planning/Scheduling experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of material and production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working experience with production-related databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; relational databases such as Access and DBase. Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience a plus.
• Prefer experience in the implementation of MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Problem solving ability and written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with government standards and specifications.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.