Specialist, Production Planner
Mason, Ohio
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Job Title: Production Planning Specialist
Job Code: 21003
Job Location: Mason, Ohio
Schedule: 1st shift - 9/80
Position Summary:
In this role you will be responsible for directing the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Responsible for managing production planning and coordination with Manufacturing, Material Planning, Program Management, and other functions.
About Space & Sensors:
L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover/Landers/Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.
Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.
Mason, OH is located in Warren County, “Ohio’s Largest Playground.” Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home AFC Champions the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Master Production Schedule.
- Manage and coordinate daily and weekly production plans.
- Forecast shipments for month, quarter and year with recurring updates.
- Maintain and present On-Time Delivery (OTD) reports.
- Plans and establishes operational objectives for the team with some impact on department results.
- Develop and maintain material release plans.
- Provide Material Planning and the Stockroom dates for part and/or kit delivery.
- Develop and maintain status sheets and Work-in-Progress (WIP) tools.
- Provide status for program managers and operations leadership.
- Coordinate with manufacturing supervisors for accurate status information.
- Support new bids and proposals by providing historical data.
- Develop and maintain charts and graphs on the key metrics for operations.
- Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
- Plans and establishes operational objectives with a team within a clearly defined job area.
- Delivers operational results that have impact on the achievement of departmental results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Masters Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 5 years of prior related production planning experience.
- Prior experience with all Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and Spreadsheet experience - Experience with creating graphs, using and creating formula's; and sending the data to PowerPoint presentations.
- Experience with gantt charts and/or Microsoft Project.
- Prior experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and resources simultaneously.
- Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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.