Associate, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking an Associate, Production Planning to serve as a liaison between Operations and Program Management, supporting program requirements and milestones.

The role involves material coordination, within standard processes for non-routine tasks, and cross-functional communication to solve supply chain problems and drive on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate the production and/or purchase of components to support the master production schedule, shop workload and inventory requirements.
• Identify risks and opportunities regarding material availability to ensure success of the production plan and finish date integrity.
• Track multiple projects with varying complexity to completion with limited supervision.
• Communicate status and needs with cross-functional teams including various internal and external customers (QA, manufacturing, procurement, engineering, inventory control).
• Schedule and expedite movement of parts via move orders, stock transfers and shipping requests.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / related field

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 Location: Waco, TX

Job Description:

Serve as a liaison between Operations and Program Management in support program requirements and milestones.

Professional with broad theoretical job knowledge of material coordination and processes.

Works under minimal direction and guidance within standard processes for non‑routine tasks.

Communicates and coordinates within own team as well as other organizations to provide solutions to problems within the supply chain.

Contributes to systems and process changes in work routines.

Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results.

Essential Functions:

• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed to achieve milestone completions.
• Coordinate the production and/or purchase of components to support the master production schedule, shop work load 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.
• Must track multiple projects with varying complexity to completion with limited supervision assistance.
• Communicate status and needs with crossfunctional teams including various internal and external customers (i.e. quality assurance, manufacturing, procurement, engineering, inventory control, etc.)
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders; stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

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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