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Job Title: Operations Scheduling Manager

Job Code: 33444

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Operations Scheduling Manager is a pivotal role at the heart of our manufacturing operations, ensuring that production schedules are optimized for efficiency and aligned with company goals. This individual will be responsible for leading a team dedicated to capacity planning, work center management, and order prioritization, playing a key role in driving productivity and meeting customer demands.

Essential Functions:

• Centralize and enhance capacity planning efforts to strategically allocate resources, prevent bottlenecks, and optimize equipment and labor utilization.
• Develop comprehensive production schedules based on customer demand, resource availability, and operational priorities.
• Balance workloads across work centers to maintain optimal productivity levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and timely shipping.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to respond to unforeseen changes.
• Analyze data and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive decision-making.
• Lead and develop the scheduling team, providing training and mentorship.
• Resolve capacity and scheduling conflicts through negotiation and creative problem-solving.
• Optimize the use of scheduling software and ERP systems for efficient operations.
• Scale operations to meet increasing production demands and implement continuous improvements using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications:

• 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:

• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP ERP Central Component, Manufacturing Execution System, and Team Center PLM.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in capacity planning within manufacturing or production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in scheduling software/ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI experience is a plus.

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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