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Production Planner-February 2024
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Feb 10, 2026
About Production Planner

  Primary Responsibilities

  Serves as the planning representative on all ECO (engineering change order) related tasks

  Attend appropriate change related meetings and provide input as required

  Direct and coordinate all activities related to the implementation of engineering changes

  Communicate change related documents to the planning team

  Implement product changes within our MRP system and track inventory consumption

  Communicates cost impact, implementation timelines and challenges associated with ECO implementation from planning perspective.

  Accountable for the maintenance of Work Order (WO) Date Integrity by changing the dates in the manufacturing system based on MRP suggested actions and shortage situations

  By analyzing the Material Availability reports for their specified Work Center, taking action to ensure that WO will start on time based on the WO start date

  Open, release and close manufacturing Work Orders

  Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all WO’s

  Controlling WO splits

  Creating and maintaining Co-product WO’s

  Audit and Adjust manufacturing Kanban’s as required

  Liaise with Inventory Control Group (stockroom) upcoming material requirements (kitting, POU replenishment, material movement etc.)

  Communicate with Purchasing in order to provide information related to the component shortages for WO’s that start within a specified timeframe

  Co-ordinate and negotiate schedule recovery dates with the Production Supervisor of the Work Center in order to maintain on time completion of the WOs

  Provide critical and timely information to Master Scheduler where WO’s will not complete on time and could affect the ultimate customer completion date for Master Scheduled items

  Provide weekly metrics related to on-time WO completion dates for their assigned work centers

  Monitor and facilitate where possible, work flow and communication between Production Cells and other relevant departments

  Provide critical scheduling information to master scheduling group in relation to the daily Operations Status meeting.

  Monitor Point of Use inventory accuracy, investigating and correcting any inaccuracies in a proactive manner, and supporting the Cycle Counter in the investigation of any inventory anomalies as required

  Based on negotiations with the work center supervisor provide promised completion dates to the CSG group related to WOs. Ensure proper and timely adherence to schedule for these WOs.

  Assist the work center Supervisor with the Capacity Plan for assigned work centers

  Responsible to support and complete all WIP counts (ie, monthly and yearly.)

  Demonstrate support to active programs such as Continuous Improvement, Kaizen etc.

  Be conversant will all aspects of the Material Planning system

  Provide ongoing metrics for Key Performance Indicators related to Production Planning and Scheduling

  Required Capabilities

  Familiarity with change planning (ECO, ECR, ECN)

  Knowledge of Bill of Materials and MRP systems

  Able to re-set priorities as situation changes

  Excellent organizational and time management skills

  Highly energized, result orientated problem solver

  Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  Strong drive and resilience.

  Action and result oriented.

  Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.

  A willingness to see things through to the end.

  A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.

  Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

  Desired Education and Experiences

  Post-Secondary Education in Materials Management or 5 years of progressive experience in Production Planning within an MRPII environment

  Minimum 5 years experience coordinating engineering changes within planning organization

  APICS Certification or working towards certification

  PC Skills (Microsoft software), Manufacturing systems

  L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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