Associate Manager, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Camden, AR seeks an Associate Manager, Production Planning to oversee daily and weekly inventory activities in the manufacturing facility.

You will ensure production schedules are met, optimize resource use, and coordinate with procurement, planning, scheduling, production and quality control to maintain seamless operations. The role requires leadership of a team, strong data analysis, and ability to travel up to 20% to other sites or suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with extensive relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience leading production planning and inventory coordination
• ERP/MRP system knowledge, preferably Oracle, for scheduling and capacity planning
• APICS certification strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Coordinate allocation of resources and materials to meet production goals.
• Monitor inventory levels of buy materials to ensure adequacy.
• Supervise and lead a team; provide coaching and evaluations.
• Communicate production plans across departments; adjust schedules as needed.
• Analyze inventory data; report on on-time delivery, efficiency, and stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Resource Management

Inventory Control

Team Leadership

Coordination & Communication

Data Analysis & Reporting

Compliance & Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

Job description

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 Title: Associate Manager, Production Planning

Job Code: 45633

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is hiring for an Associate Manager, Production Planning. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily and weekly inventory activities within the manufacturing facility. The Production Control Supervisor ensures that production schedules are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and production targets are achieved in a timely manner through ensuring materials are delivered to Operations when they are needed. This role works closely with various departments including procurement, planning, scheduling, production, and quality control to ensure seamless operations.

Essential Functions:

• Resource Management: Coordinate the allocation of resources, and materials, to ensure that production goals are met. Identify and address any resource constraints that may impact production.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels of buy materials to ensure that adequate supplies are available for production.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead a team through providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Coordination and Communication: Liaise with other departments such as production, quality control, and logistics to ensure smooth operations. Communicate production plans and schedules to relevant stakeholders. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet production deadlines. May require occasional travel up to 20% to other company sites or supplier locations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Prepare and present reports for key metrics such as on-time delivery, efficiency, and inventory levels.
• Compliance and Safety:Ensure that all production activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of safety and ensure that safety protocols are followed. May occasionally need to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with 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:

• In depth understanding of customer/program needs, manufacturing, and assembly / test operations.
• Knowledge and experience working with, managing, and planning within ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), and utilizing these systems’ capabilities for scheduling and capacity planning.
• APICS certification is strongly desired.
• Hands-on leader working with his/her team on a daily basis.
• A leader of corporate initiatives promoting safety, diversity, ethical behavior, increased employee engagement and career development.
• High level of proficiency and advanced knowledge and/or management experience in varied business disciplines.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with minimal direct supervision is essential.

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.

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