Manager, Production Planning

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: Manager, Production Planning Job Code: 39152 Job Location: Malabar, FL Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Job Description The Production Planner plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors products through the complete production cycle of mature production program (i.e., product line) units to meet requirements. Advises operations and program management of the status of work in progress & risks to meeting internal master schedule. Effective collaboration and coordination with manufacturing assemblers/technicians, material management, product line managers and quality are critical to the role. Essential Functions Develops and implements strategic production planning frameworks and master scheduling methodologies for large, complex program portfolios across the organization Leads and directs a team of experienced production planning professionals; provides hiring, performance management, coaching, and development in accordance with management review and approval Establishes production planning standards, policies and best practices that drive measurable improvements in operational performance and business results Leads large, cross-functional project initiatives of strategic importance to optimize production flow, capacity utilization, and supply chain integration Establishes short-term operational plans (less than 1 year) with measurable contribution toward the achievement of functional results; may manage processes or projects within defined budgets Monitors and analyzes enterprise-wide production performance metrics; identifies systemic issues and implements significant process improvements across multiple functions Drives inventory optimization strategies and working capital improvements across the organization; establishes standards for floor stock management Communicates with senior leadership and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance to production operations; may conduct briefings with senior leaders Leads cross-functional project teams to implement changes to production planning policies, practices, processes, and approaches. Conducts extensive root cause analysis on complex, undefined production planning problems that span multiple business areas and functions; develops innovative solutions and new concepts Provides subject matter expertise, guidance, and training to production planning professionals across the company; reviews work products of direct reports who exercise latitude and independence Provides measurable input into new products, processes, standards and operational plans that have impact on the achievement of overall functional or business results Ability to obtain US Government clearance Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills Experience in a manufacturing environment either as a production planner, master scheduler, demand planner, and/or supply planner Experience using an ERP system with MRP & MPS capabilities. Microsoft Office skills, advance-level proficient in Excel (e.g., Excel formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables), Power BI and demonstrated ability to create sophisticated reporting tools, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations that drive business decisions Experience Trackstar Front End, Cognos Reports, and MTS systems APICS Certification Lean Manufacturing Certification / Training Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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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