Sr. Specialist, Production Planner

Specialist, Production Planner at L3Harris Technologies summary:
Specialist, Production Planner at L3Harris is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed production schedules to ensure timely delivery while coordinating with multiple departments. This role involves analyzing production data, managing capacity and resources, identifying bottlenecks, and driving corrective actions to minimize disruptions. The position requires proficiency in advanced planning software and strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams in a defense technology environment.
Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. 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.
Specialist, Production Planner
Job Location: Onsite at our Redmond, WA facility
Specialist Production Planner (Liaison) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning Center of Excellence in our Redmond, Washington facility.

In this role, you will develop and maintain detailed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products. Coordinate with various departments to align production schedules with project timelines and customer requirements. Assess and plan for production capacity, taking into account available resources, labor, equipment, and materials. Analyze production data to track performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Prepare and present reports on production metrics, schedule adherence, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify and address production issues, such as delays, material shortages, or equipment failures. Partners with Program Planner and Scheduling Integrator to ensure the Maestro Master Production Schedule (MPS) is in alignment with the Program IMS.
Performs comprehensive schedule assessments and identifies schedule risk at the operation level.
Identifies and analyzes discrepancies or gaps between the Program IMS & Production status.
Works with Production Scheduling, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure systems are in alignment with production build plans.
Supports S&OP activities by analyzing and preparing data.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related production scheduling experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior related production planning experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related production planning experience.
Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other statistical software.
Strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and develop effective solutions.
Proficiency in advanced planning and scheduling software such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/MRP systems.
Experience with project management methodologies and tools (I.e., Microsoft Project, or similar).
Experience using Qlik and Power BI Applications, Oracle, and Delmia systems, preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-site teams.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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production planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, material requirements planning, ERP systems, data analysis, supply chain coordination, manufacturing operations, defense industry, schedule risk management