Specialist, Production Planning
L3Harris, Huntsville, AL, United States
Job Title
Specialist, Production Planning
Job Code
36851
Job Location
Toney, AL
Job Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.
Job Description
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Production Planning to join our growing team at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment, Missile Solutions Sector, Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) located in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Functions
Review the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) and resolve exception messages.
Work collaboratively with the Engineering Team on Bills of Material (BOM), supporting efforts from development through production.
Release supplier requisitions and shop orders for both BOM‑driven and independent demand requirements.
Identify and initiate program inventory surplus actions and closeout activities.
Analyze program demand, create requisitions, maintain horizontal plans or lines of balance for consumable items, initiate material transfers, create new part numbers, and perform related tasks as required.
Partner with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to address issues, resolve problems, and develop strategies to ensure customer commitments are met.
Qualifications
Requires proficient knowledge of the job area and may require practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience is required.
Preferred Additional Skills
Technical knowledge of solid rocket propulsion, explosive and pyrotechnic devices, electromechanical actuators, and actuator control systems.
Experience with Oracle, Delmia, or Windchill.
Ability to implement product design and development stage‑gate processes (design, build, and test reviews).
Ability to apply technical expertise to evaluate plans, processes, and results within supporting teams.
Excellent communication, self‑motivation, and leadership skills, with the ability to interpret program management, engineering, and supplier requirements in a fast‑changing environment with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of project management approaches within the defense acquisition environment, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.
Experience in team building, leadership, and delegation to achieve project objectives.
Experience leading, coaching, reviewing, and critiquing work of supporting team members to drive program success.
Ability to define and negotiate task objectives, scope, and completion criteria for both specific and broad activities.
Proficient in office software tools such as MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Travel
Up to 5% travel to other Missile Solutions facilities and suppliers nationwide; ability to work extended hours based on manufacturing needs.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or 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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Specialist, Production Planning
Job Code
36851
Job Location
Toney, AL
Job Schedule
9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.
Job Description
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Production Planning to join our growing team at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment, Missile Solutions Sector, Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) located in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Functions
Review the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) and resolve exception messages.
Work collaboratively with the Engineering Team on Bills of Material (BOM), supporting efforts from development through production.
Release supplier requisitions and shop orders for both BOM‑driven and independent demand requirements.
Identify and initiate program inventory surplus actions and closeout activities.
Analyze program demand, create requisitions, maintain horizontal plans or lines of balance for consumable items, initiate material transfers, create new part numbers, and perform related tasks as required.
Partner with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to address issues, resolve problems, and develop strategies to ensure customer commitments are met.
Qualifications
Requires proficient knowledge of the job area and may require practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience is required.
Preferred Additional Skills
Technical knowledge of solid rocket propulsion, explosive and pyrotechnic devices, electromechanical actuators, and actuator control systems.
Experience with Oracle, Delmia, or Windchill.
Ability to implement product design and development stage‑gate processes (design, build, and test reviews).
Ability to apply technical expertise to evaluate plans, processes, and results within supporting teams.
Excellent communication, self‑motivation, and leadership skills, with the ability to interpret program management, engineering, and supplier requirements in a fast‑changing environment with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of project management approaches within the defense acquisition environment, including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management.
Experience in team building, leadership, and delegation to achieve project objectives.
Experience leading, coaching, reviewing, and critiquing work of supporting team members to drive program success.
Ability to define and negotiate task objectives, scope, and completion criteria for both specific and broad activities.
Proficient in office software tools such as MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Travel
Up to 5% travel to other Missile Solutions facilities and suppliers nationwide; ability to work extended hours based on manufacturing needs.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or 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.
Employment Verification
L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.
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