Production Planning Intern

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, TX invites applicants for a Production Planning Intern. You will help plan, issue, and control production demands and support the master schedule using MRP tools.

You'll work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to meet delivery timelines, manage floor stock, and coordinate with Materials Planners to ensure accurate dock dates and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Strong analytical and data-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relational databases.
• Knowledge of MRP or enterprise planning systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Utilize MRP to input master schedules, track material availability, and release shop orders.
• Update and maintain lead times for make items in the MRP system.
• Manage floor stock of program components.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to execute the build schedule.
• Coordinate with Materials Planners to manage dock dates and scheduling.
• Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to the program team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing) in supply chain / manufacturing / industrial engineering

Tools

MRP systems

Relational databases

Microsoft Office

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 Planning Intern

Job ID: 38493

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Description:

Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production demands and directs material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of raw and approved finished goods materials timed to meet production requirements. Converts engineering drawings into work instructions and bills of material driving procurement, shop fabrication, assembly and HDL installation.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement manufacturing build plans to meet customer contractual delivery schedules
• Utilize Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system to input Master Schedule build plans, track material availability, status, kit readiness, release shop orders, and maintain all shop order records and inventory integrity
• Update and maintain make items lead times within MRP system
• Manage floor stock of program components
• Work jointly with Manufacturing and Quality teams to execute build schedule and address any issues in a timely manner
• Work with Materials Planners to proactively manage the schedule and material dock dates to ensure accuracy of plannin
• Provide hardware status, updates and performance statistics to program team based on status of hardware through Manufacturing Execution System

Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other related field

Preferred Additional Skills:

Knowledge and/or experience in scheduling or supply chain planning preferred.

• Strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of relational data bases.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) or other enterprise planning and scheduling suite
• Ability to actively listen to customer and plant issues, efficiently troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in a timely and customer focused manner
• Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient organization, conflict management, and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment

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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