Sr. Associate, Production Planner

L3Harris; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Associate Production Planner to join a dynamic team in Canoga Park, California. This role is crucial for coordinating production operations, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and managing work orders effectively. The company values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this opportunity allows you to contribute to critical projects in the defense sector while enjoying a variety of benefits and a flexible schedule. If you are passionate about production planning and want to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience or 6 years of experience without a degree.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities including planning, scheduling, and material control.
• Coordinate timely ordering of production support items to ensure on-time starts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Qlik Application

Oracle

Delmia systems

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Sr. Associate, Production Planner

Job Code: 23666

Job Location: Canoga Park, Ca

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

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 the work of individuals and/or project teams in support of production operations.

Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation.

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. Perform short and long-range planning for assigned functional area(s) and implements approved plans.
3. Responsible for managing work orders and constraints in order to keep hardware flowing to meet schedule demands.
4. Communicate status of work orders assigned and elevate issues that need immediate attention in Daily Operations Meeting.
5. Specify handoffs tasks between buildings, depts., labs, etc.; coordinates the timely ordering /readiness of Production Support Items such as tooling/fixtures/work instructions, to ensure on time starts and continuous hardware flow.
6. Provide support to 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/area depts.
7. Support On time Delivery by coordinating with Production Planning & Logistics, the final shipping requirements to ensure proper material control

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization.
• Interest in the status and tracking of hardware process.
• Familiarity/experience with inventory management principles.
• Experience using Qlik Application, Oracle and Delmia systems, preferred.
• Excellent communication, Interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $59,000 - $110,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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