Lead, Production Planning

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Lead, Materials Planning to drive ERP/MRP-driven scheduling for the Missile Propulsion Systems line. You will oversee fabrication and assembly planning, partner with engineering, procurement, and program teams, and optimize material flow in a high-velocity environment.

The role requires advanced ERP/MRP expertise, excellent cross-functional communication, and readiness to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 9+ years of related experience, or 7+ years with a graduate degree.
• Deep knowledge and experience with Oracle ERP/MRP systems (Maestro) as a SME.
• Experience leading improvements in factory performance and enhancement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute manufacturing schedules using the ERP system (Oracle), verify MBOMs, and release shop orders.
• Identify material shortages, coordinate mitigations, and support schedule execution across fabrication, assembly, and test.
• Track materials through assembly and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet commitments.
• Interface with Master Schedulers to support the Master Schedule and resolve conflicts.
• Analyze disruptions and recommend improvements to avoid future impacts.
• Serve as focal point for best practices, training, and tools to improve consistency and performance.
• Train Centers of Excellence on process updates, system usage, and planning changes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP Maestro

Delmia

QLIK

Power BI

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: Lead, Production Planning

Job Code: 45598

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description: L3Harris is a leader in aerospace and defense propulsion technologies supporting domestic and international customers. Our Missile Propulsion Systems business provides solid and liquid propulsion solutions, including advanced tactical propulsion. We are seeking a Lead, Materials Planning to support operations at our new state‑of‑the‑art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, responsible for composite rocket motor hardware fabrication and assembly.

In this role, you will lead materials planning execution and analysis across production and development programs. You will serve as a key resource for systems, processes, and best practices while collaborating daily with Assembly, Engineering, Program, and Procurement teams. The position also partners with other MRP analysts to assess requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and support planning continuity. This role requires advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems and the ability to operate in a highly technical, fast‑paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Use the ERP system (Oracle) to plan and execute manufacturing schedules, analyze and verify MBOMs, and release requisitions and shop orders for both dependent and independent demand requirements.
• Identify material shortages, coordinate mitigation actions, and support schedule execution across fabrication, assembly, and test activities.
• Track raw materials and finished parts throughout assembly and shop areas; coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support schedule commitments.
• Interface with Program and Master Schedulers to support the Master Schedule, resolve conflicts across programs, and communicate schedule impacts and recovery actions.
• Conduct analysis with the Materials Planning team to evaluate schedule disruptions and recommend improvements to avoid future impacts.
• Serve as the focal point for Materials Planning best practices, training, troubleshooting complex issues, and developing tools/processes that enhance consistency and performance across the team.
• Train other Centers of Excellence (COEs) on process updates, system usage, and planning changes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Ability to travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience with Oracle ERP/MRP systems (Maestro), with ability to function as a subject‑matter expert in Materials Requirements Planning functionality.
• Experience serving as a peer leader with demonstrated success in improving factory performance and completing enhancement initiatives.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience developing tools or dashboards in partnership with Business Intelligence teams.
• Experience with Delmia systems, QLIK tools, and Power BI.
• Ability to perform manual analysis using various data formats.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

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.