Associate Manager, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks an Associate Manager, Production Planning in Clifton, New Jersey to lead production cycle planning and depot operations.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and cross‑functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and program management to meet delivery commitments and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or higher and active Secret clearance, with experience in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 6 years prior relevant experience; Master’s with minimum 4 years; in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to plan, schedule, and manage depot activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle to meet production requirements.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans for depot activity; implement and manage depot plans.
• Advise management on status of work in progress; coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain and interfaces with engineering and program management as well as external customers.
• Ensure availability of materials and labor to meet production requirements and delivery commitments.
• Work to resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.
• Recommend improvements to processes and policies to maximize output; implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Present corrective and preventative actions to maintain world-class customer service and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors to ensure smooth inter-department processes and procedures.
• Complete all projects assigned by management within the required timeframe.
• Lead periodic inventory audits and reconcile physical counts.
• Interface with Operations Program Managers, Shop Floor Supervisors, and Operations Leadership to schedule and prioritize hardware completions.
• Facilitate coordination to increase repair throughput and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Work scheduling

Prioritizing

Coaching

Process execution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (related field)

Master’s Degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

PowerBI

MRP systems/tools

PMP Certification

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: 41744

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Electronic Warfare Division of L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Manager, Production Planning to join our team in Clifton, New Jersey.The ideal candidate is an energetic individual with strong problem-solving ability as well as excellent skills in the areas of communication (both written and verbal); organization (physical and electronic); collaboration; and interpersonal interactions. The candidate must be detailed-oriented, reliable, able to prioritize, follow-up, and possess strong time management skills. Depot Repairs is responsible for identifying and resolving hardware problems and communicating hardware statuses within a timely manner. This position is responsible for supervising lower-level professionals or supervisors. Communicate with parties inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret policies, practices, and procedures. Make recommendations for improvements to processes, systems, and solutions. Plan and establish operational objectives for a team with moderate impact on department results. Understands basic management approaches and has proficient knowledge of the manufacturing supply chain.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle to meet production requirements.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans for depot activity; implements and manages depot plans
• 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.
• Recommend improvements to processes and policies in support of organizational goals; implements departmental policies and procedures to maximize output
• Presents corrective and preventative actions to maintain world-class customer service and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with other department supervisors to ensure smooth inter-department processes and procedures
• Completes all projects assigned by management within the required timeframe
• Leads periodic inventory audits in the department and reconciles physical counts
• Interfaces with Operations Program Managers, Shop Floor Supervisors, and Operations Leadership to schedule and prioritize hardware completions
• Facilitates coordination and communication between supporting functions to develop a strategy to increase repair throughput and reduce cycle times
• Creates, tracks, and monitors monthly metrics and exceeds monthly delivery goals defined internally by implementing a repair strategy for increasing repair velocity
• Regularly reviews and updates command media and creates SOP work instructions
• Maintains team engagement and a positive work environment, supporting the company’s culture

Qualifications:

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience. Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Practical knowledge of full manufacturing supply chain.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MRP systems/tools
• PMP Certification or equivalent
• PowerBI
• AI Integration
• Data Analysis

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $79,000 - $147,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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