Sr. Associate, Production Planner

L3Harris•Redmond, WA

10d•$51,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Specialist Production Planner (Liaison) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning Center of Excellence in our Redmond, Washington facility. Enjoy work/life balance at our Redmond, Washington site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation. Essential Functions: In this role, you will organize and coordinate the work of individuals and/or project teams; manage all aspects of assigned projects in one or more operations supporting production activities such as planning, scheduling, material/tool planning and control, production control, shipping, receiving, warehousing and/or transportation, etc.; perform short and long-range planning for assigned functional area(s) and implements approved plans. Coordinate manufacturing resource groups using dispatch reports. Act as a liaison between operations and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations). Facilitate clear and timely communication to ensure smooth product workflow. Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address bottlenecks. Develop and maintain capacity planning models for accurate work center throughput expectations. Analyze production data to forecast future capacity needs and adjust plans. Ensure dispatch reports reflect accurate production status and capacity utilization. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization. Interest in the status and tracking of hardware process. Familiarity/experience with inventory management principles. Experience using Qlik Application, Oracle and Delmia systems, preferred. Excellent communication, Interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $59,000 - $110,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $51,500 - $95,500. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization
Interest in the status and tracking of hardware process
Familiarity/experience with inventory management principles
Experience using Qlik Application, Oracle and Delmia systems, preferred
Excellent communication, Interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams

Responsibilities

organize and coordinate the work of individuals and/or project teams
manage all aspects of assigned projects in one or more operations supporting production activities such as planning, scheduling, material/tool planning and control, production control, shipping, receiving, warehousing and/or transportation, etc.
perform short and long-range planning for assigned functional area(s) and implements approved plans
Coordinate manufacturing resource groups using dispatch reports
Act as a liaison between operations and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations)
Facilitate clear and timely communication to ensure smooth product workflow
Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address bottlenecks
Develop and maintain capacity planning models for accurate work center throughput expectations
Analyze production data to forecast future capacity needs and adjust plans
Ensure dispatch reports reflect accurate production status and capacity utilization
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness