Production Planner

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Program Production Planner to help ensure project deliverables stay on schedule. You will coordinate with multiple departments to secure resources and manage material flow through SAP ERP/MRP, while adhering to the 9/80 schedule.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with substantial experience, or an Associate degree with related experience. Physical readiness for routine lifting is expected; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary with 0–2 years related experience.
• Experience with SAP ERP/MRP and material planning.

Responsibilities

• Expedite flow of materials and assemblies to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Monitor order status and manage WIP, inventory accuracy, and supply chain support.
• Analyze material configuration and job order status using SAP ERP/MRP.
• Ensure material availability to meet production requirements and delivery commitments.
• Stage daily work using factory Visual Management Systems (VMS).
• Identify goals to complete project deliverables on time.
• Perform schedule and risk analyses to develop solutions.
• Lift up to 32 pounds; overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving

Production planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Tools

SAP 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: Production Planner

Job Code: 43659

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule: (9/80)

L3Harris’ Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Program Production Planner to join our team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

Position Overview:

This person will contribute to the company’s success by interfacing with multiple departments and organizations and is primarily responsible for ensuring project deliverables are completed on schedule through manufacturing areas. The work will include communicating, coordinating, and negotiating workflow through multiple work centers via various functional organizations to secure needed resources while ensuring changing customer demands, and schedule deadlines are met

Essential Functions:

• Expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
• Monitor order status, including material status, managing work in progress (WIP) areas, location accuracy, inventory discrepancies, manufacturing and program support, and communication support
• Analyze material configuration and job order status using SAP (ERP/MRP system)
• Ensure availability of materials to meet production requirements and delivery commitments
• Stage daily work using factory Visual Management Systems (VMS)
• Identify and create goals that lead to the successful completion of project deliverables within the allotted time
• Perform detailed schedule, risk, and continuous improvement-based analysis to identify, develop, and drive solutions
• Regularly lifting, twisting, bending, and rotating with up to 32 pounds
• Working overtime, nontraditional days or hours, and weekends/holidays when needed

Qualifications:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Military, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Production, Assembly, Warehouse, etc.
• Experience with face to face customer service, communications, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with, or exposure to, Project Management related work
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)
• Interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings

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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