Operations Program Manager
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Sr Spec, Production Planner (Operations Program Manager) Job Code: 33360 Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-site) Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every Other Friday off) 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. Job Description: We are currently seeking an Operations Program Manager to join our team in Camden, New Jersey. This position plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors products through the complete production cycle of mature production program units to meet requirements. Advises operations and program management of the status of work in progress & risks to meeting internal master schedule. Effective collaboration and coordination with manufacturing assemblers/technicians, material management, product line managers and quality are critical to the role. Essential Functions: Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering and Material Management to develop internal master schedule for assigned programs Releases work orders to production floor based on internal master schedule, part availability and current capacity Monitors manufacturing conformance to master schedule using ERP (SAP) systems and reports. Expedites needed make items based on master schedule Directly oversees operational measures including but not limited to efficiency, floor inventory accuracy, release on time and on time delivery. Reports variances and action plans to address. Manages and controls manufacturing floor stock for assigned programs Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed Coordinates scheduling of shared equipment and personnel with respective process owners Works under general supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects at this level with responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Previous Planning and / or New Product Introduction experience Experience in an electronics production manufacturing environment either as a production planner, master scheduler, demand planner, and/or supply planner. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management peers and subordinates. Experience using an ERP system with MRP & MPS capabilities. Understanding of capacity planning and theory of constraints This position will require the individual to be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Additional Skills: Knowledge of SAP S4/Hana preferred. APICS Certification preferred Lean Manufacturing Certification / Training preferred Must possess strong results and goal/deadline-oriented work ethic, high attention to detail and be flexible. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to develop and bring to completion multiple assignments concurrently. Strong Microsoft Office skills, highly proficient in Excel (e.g., Excel formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables) and has skill in preparing tables, graphs, and charts. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $77,500 - $144,500. 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. LI-IK1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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