Senior Specialist, Production Planning

Senior Specialist, Production Planning

Location: Wilmington, MA
Schedule: 9/80
Job Code: 39669

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Harris Space Superiority and Imaging Division in Wilmington, MA is an industry leader in the design and production of space‑based optical telescopes for small satellites. This business has produced and continues to produce optical systems for many customers in both the commercial and military markets, as well as NASA. One such NASA program supported by this business was New Horizons, for which L3

Harris built the telescope that captured the first close‑up pictures of Pluto.

The Production Planning organization seeks an individual who can effectively bridge gaps and solve operational problems, supporting the fulfillment of customer commitments. The candidate will coordinate with several internal departments to create and maintain accurate manufacturing execution plans and ensure the manufacturing team receives the necessary resources. This fast‑paced, constantly changing role requires managing internal suppliers and coordinating with internal customers to understand requirements, limitations, and problems associated with the manufacturing phase.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing execution schedules throughout planning and execution phases.
• Coordinate with internal suppliers (Material Management, Design Engineering) to ensure material and labor availability for internal and external customer commitments.
• Prioritize day‑to‑day activities of the manufacturing and material flow processes, measure success and failure against the plan, and communicate status to program and management.
• Develop unique solutions to manufacturing problems by working closely with other Operations functions including Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and technical personnel on other programs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing shared services to manage internal value‑add/work‑in‑process parts.
• Coordinate with internal suppliers to ensure build documentation meets program and quality requirements.
• Support timely analysis and implementation of Engineering Change Orders.
• Utilize ERP data to identify potential schedule and/or data integrity problems along with metric‑based performance.
• Obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of inventory, planning, supply chain, and configuration management.
• APICS, Lean, and Six Sigma training.
• Experience with ERP implementations and/or Cincom Control and Agile/PDM systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment as an ops manager, production planner, or manufacturing engineer.
• Strong analytical, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and communicate cross‑functionally.

The salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $77,500 – $144,500. Final offers may vary based on experience and location. L3

Harris offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs and options vary by date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be 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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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.