Associate, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Associate, Production Planning to plan and control production schedules and coordinate material needs.

You will advise on work in progress, material availability, and potential problems to ensure timely delivery of projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and logistics, expediting material flow, and identifying shortages.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, manufacturing or related field, or recent graduate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate material requirements and advise on status of work in progress.
• Prepare work orders and purchase requests based on project schedules.
• Coordinate activities with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and logistics.
• Support schedule changes as part of IPT and provide planning for control systems.
• Expedite flow of materials and assemblies to maintain finish date integrity.
• Identify shortages and take action to correct deficiencies.
• Suggest process improvements for systems and procedures.
• Operate and manage MRP inputs to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

WMS system

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

MRP inputs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS system

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, Production Planning

Job Code: 47273

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10 shift, Mon-Thurs

Job Description:

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials to meet project requirements. Advises team on the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential problems to ensure that equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders, purchase requests, and/or purchase of components based on the project schedule. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc. to achieve project timelines.

Work as part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) as required to support schedule changes. Provide part planning and inventory control parameters to the control system for making items. Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with project schedules. Determine shortages and initiate action to correct these deficiencies. Contribute suggestions toward the continuous improvement of systems and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Operate WMS system and manage MRP inputs to ensure overall inventory accuracy
• Manage inventory levels for direct and indirect materials
• Communicate status and needs with cross functional teams including various internal and external customers (i.e. Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, etc.)
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that materials are provided as needed to achieve milestone completions.
• Coordinate the production and/or purchase of components to support the master production schedule, shop workload and inventory requirements.
• Utilize prior experience to identify risks and opportunities regarding material availability to ensure success of the production plan and maintain finish date integrity.
• Manage multiple projects with varying complexity to completion.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders; stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
• Works under minimal direction and guidance within standard processes.
• No travel required, occasional overtime hours required.
• Capable of bending, twisting, and lifting to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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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