Job Title: Specialist, Production Planning

Job Code: IMS20232504-100039

Job Location: Hilton Head, SC (onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular

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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3Harris ILS – Kigre:

L3Harris Technologies – Kigre, Inc. is based in Hilton Head, SC and has built its business on excellence and scientific innovation. Kigre is known as a specialist in laser glass formation, fabrication, and precision machining and polishing. Kigre laser components and sub-systems are used in a wide variety of applications for a worldwide base of customers in industry, government and education.

We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. This position is located in Hilton Head, Island, SC.

Job Description:

The Specialist, Production Planner is responsible for developing and flowing down the details of the production plan, which derived from the overall Master Production Schedule based on customer demand. The individual is responsible for establishing and implementing Production and Material requirements to ensure successful on-time delivery of Production and Repair hardware. This is a hands on position that is responsible for the recognition of risk items, reporting to management and assisting with formulation and implementation of solutions. This planning position is also responsible for ensuring material ordering to support Production demands, develop material schedules, and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, receiving, inspection and production.

Essential Functions:

• Use of automated MRP system based on Costpoint software to accomplish the planning function.
• Oversee activities related to material/inventory control and production scheduling.
• Determine and implement best-practice manufacturing kitting.
• Develop, implement and maintain shop floor control, MRP and material control policies.
• Ensure material is ordered to support Production demands.
• Develop material schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, Quality and production.
• Monitor production and repair flow, communicate delivery status and expedite as required to support manufacturing and customer schedules.
• Review requirements for purchasing materials.
• Prepare material requirements plans using enterprise resource planning system
• Assists in resolving procurement discrepancies and works closely with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments.
• Prepares reports and participates in meetings.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
• All other assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min 2 years manufacturing support experience in production planning and / or scheduling
• Min 3 years experience with an automotated MRP system with demonstrated experience utilizing MRP/ERP system within a manufacturing environment to manage material
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of inventory management and classifications standards with 2+ years hands on experience.
• Experienced leading and performing problem solving methods, root cause analysis and production analysis
• Proven success in a fast paced, high volume, medium mix, development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance which requires candidates to be a United States citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in a laser or electro-optical environment
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives.
• CostPoint experience