Operations Program Manager

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.

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Job Title: Sr Spec, Production Planner (Operations Program Manager)

Job Code: 35889

Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every Other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a SrSpecialist, Production Planning to join our team in Camden, New Jersey. This position plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors products through the complete production cycle of mature production program 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:

• Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering and Material Management to develop internal master schedule for assigned programs
• Releases work orders to production floor based on internal master schedule, part availability and current capacity
• Monitors manufacturing conformance to master schedule using ERP (SAP) systems and reports. Expedites needed make items based on master schedule
• Directly oversees operational measures including but not limited to efficiency, floor inventory accuracy, release on time and on time delivery. Reports variances and action plans to address.
• Manages and controls manufacturing floor stock for assigned programs
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed
• Coordinates scheduling of shared equipment and personnel with respective process owners
• Works under general supervision.
• May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
• May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Previous Planning and / or New Product Introduction experience
• Experience in an electronics production manufacturing environment either as a production planner, master scheduler, demand planner, and/or supply planner.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management peers and subordinates.
• Experience using an ERP system with MRP & MPS capabilities.
• Understanding of capacity planning and theory of constraints
• This position will require the individual to be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Knowledge of SAP S4/Hana preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred
• Lean Manufacturing Certification / Training preferred
• Must possess strong results and goal/deadline-oriented work ethic, high attention to detail and be flexible.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to develop and bring to completion multiple assignments concurrently.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, highly proficient in Excel (e.g., Excel formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables) and has skill in preparing tables, graphs, and charts.