Manager, Production Planning

Job Title: Manager, Production Planning

Job Code: 41744

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Electronic Warfare Division of L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Manager, Production Planning to join our team in Clifton, New Jersey.  The ideal candidate is an energetic individual with strong problem-solving ability as well as excellent skills in the areas of communication (both written and verbal); organization (physical and electronic); collaboration; and interpersonal interactions. The candidate must be detailed-oriented, reliable, able to prioritize, follow-up, and possess strong time management skills. Depot Repairs is responsible for identifying and resolving hardware problems and communicating hardware statuses within a timely manner. This position is responsible for supervising lower-level professionals or supervisors. Communicate with parties inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret policies, practices, and procedures. Make recommendations for improvements to processes, systems, and solutions. Plan and establish operational objectives for a team with moderate impact on department results. Understands basic management approaches and has proficient knowledge of the manufacturing supply chain.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, mentor, grow and develop a team of direct reports.
• Oversee team operations, performance, and productivity to achieve organizational goals.
• Key responsibilities include hiring, training, fostering employee engagement, and adhering to company policies.
• Leverage analytical skills for problem solving and making informed decisions.
• Ensures Master Production Scheduling demand is properly loaded & actively maintained in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Inventory monitoring of on-hand supply, in-bound material, and in-house Work in Progress (WIP) vs. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) demand.
• Monitor work order progress & constraints to keep hardware flowing per schedule demands.
• Logistics / Material Management.
• Manages Site Organizational overhead budgets.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS and MMAS business systems.

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. 
• Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Practical knowledge of full manufacturing supply chain
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MRP systems/tools
• PMP Certification or equivalent
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience with AI Integration

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $96,500 - $179,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.