Sr Associate, Production Planner

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate, Production Planner to join our team in Canoga Park, California. In this role, you will manage production planning, scheduling, and material control activities to support our manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of related experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a salary range of $60,000 – $112,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of prior related experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage work orders and constraints to meet schedule demands.
• Communicate status of assigned work orders in Daily Operations Meeting.
• Coordinate timely ordering and readiness of Production Support Items.
• Support proactive constraint management for shop orders on hold.
• Ensure proper material control for on-time delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Qlik Application

Oracle

Delmia systems

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Production Planner
Job Code: 39327
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Job Overview

L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Sr. Associate Production Planner (Liaison) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning Center of Excellence in our Canoga Park, California facility. In this role, you will organize and coordinate work of individuals and/or project teams; manage all aspects of assigned projects in one or more operations supporting production activities such as planning, scheduling, material/tool planning and control, production control, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and/or transportation, etc.; perform short‑ and long‑range planning for assigned functional area(s) and implement approved plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage work orders and constraints to keep hardware flowing to meet schedule demands.
• Communicate status of assigned work orders and elevate issues that require immediate attention in Daily Operations Meeting.
• Specify handoff tasks between buildings, departments, labs, etc.; coordinate timely ordering/readiness of Production Support Items such as tooling/fixtures/work instructions to ensure on‑time starts and continuous hardware flow.
• Support Production Planning Team for proactive constraint management for shop orders on hold; provide tight coordination of tactical level tasks and issue resolution that may cross multiple work centers or departments.
• Support on‑time delivery by coordinating with Production Planning & Logistics to ensure proper material control.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of the job area.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization.
• Interest in status and tracking of hardware process.
• Familiarity/experience with inventory management principles.
• Experience using Qlik Application, Oracle, and Delmia systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with cross‑function/cross‑site teams.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to take proactive, real‑time action to resolve issues and support operational needs.

Security Clearance

Many positions require the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $60,000 – $112,000. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace 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, 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.