Associate Manager, Production Planning

Job Title

Associate Manager, Production Planning
Job Code: 38793

Job Location:

Camden, AR

Job Schedule:

4/10 – 10 hours Monday – Thursday, every Friday off

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Harris Technologies is hiring for a Production Control Supervisor. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily and weekly inventory activities within the manufacturing facility. The Production Control Supervisor ensures that production schedules are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and production targets are achieved in a timely manner by ensuring materials are delivered to Operations when needed. The role works closely with various departments — procurement, planning, scheduling, production, and quality control — to ensure seamless operations.

• Resource Management:
  Coordinate the allocation of resources and materials to ensure production goals are met and address any resource constraints that may affect production.
• Inventory Control:
  Monitor inventory levels of buy materials to ensure adequate supplies are available for production.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and lead a team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Coordination and Communication:
  Liaise with departments such as production, quality control, and logistics to ensure smooth operations. Communicate production plans and schedules to relevant stakeholders. Must work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet production deadlines. May require occasional travel up to 20% to other company sites or supplier locations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Analyze inventory data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement; prepare and present reports for key metrics such as on‑time delivery, efficiency, and inventory levels.
• Compliance and Safety:
  Ensure all production activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, promote a culture of safety and ensure safety protocols are followed. May occasionally need to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds.

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team. Typically has strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years prior related experience.
• In-depth understanding of customer/program needs, manufacturing, and assembly/test operations.
• Significant knowledge and experience managing and planning within ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred) for scheduling and capacity planning.
• APICS certification is strongly desired.
• Hands‑on leader working with the team daily.
• Leader of corporate initiatives promoting safety, diversity, ethical behavior, increased employee engagement and career development.
• High level of proficiency and advanced knowledge or management experience in varied business disciplines.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional environment with minimal direct supervision.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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