Production Planner

Production Planner

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Toronto/Don Mills, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Primary Responsibilities
- Open, release and close manufacturing Work Orders
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all WO’s
- Controlling WO splits
- Creating and maintaining Co-product WO’s
- Audit and Adjust manufacturing Kanban’s as required
- Liaise with Inventory Control Group (stockroom) upcoming material requirements (kitting, POU replenishment, material movement etc.)
- Communicate with Purchasing in order to provide information related to the component shortages for WO’s that start within a specified timeframe
- Co-ordinate and negotiate schedule recovery dates with the Production Supervisor of the Work Center in order to maintain on time completion of the WOs
- Monitor and facilitate where possible, work flow and communication between Production Cells and other relevant departments
- Provide critical scheduling information in relation to the daily Operations Status meeting.
- Monitor Point of Use inventory accuracy, investigating and correcting any inaccuracies in a proactive manner, and supporting the Cycle Counter in the investigation of any inventory anomalies as required
- Assist the work center Supervisor with the Capacity Plan for assigned work centers
- Responsible to support and complete all WIP counts (ie, monthly and yearly.)
- Demonstrate support to active programs such as Continuous Improvement, Kaizen etc.
- Be conversant will all aspects of the Material Planning system
- Provide ongoing metrics for Key Performance Indicators related to Production Planning and Scheduling

Required Capabilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Highly energized, result orientated problem solver
- Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong drive and resilience.
- Action and result oriented.
- Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
- A willingness to see things through to the end.
- A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desired Education and Experiences
- Post-Secondary Education in Materials Management and 5+ years of progressive experience in Production Planning within an MRPII environment
- APICS Certification desired
- PC Skills (Microsoft software), Manufacturing systems

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 - L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.

Organized into four segments - Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems - L3Harris Technologies employs over 50,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $17 billion.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.
- This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. _
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