We are seeking a first-level Manager to provide leadership over Production Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning at our West Palm Beach, FL location.

This person will be responsible for leading an organization comprised of approximately 6-10 salaried direct reports. The Scheduling & Material Planning Manager is a direct report to the Senior Manager, Scheduling & Material Planning at the West Palm Beach site. Primary areas of focus include the development and management of Production Build Plans, the execution of the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) and associated process performance metrics.

This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Our West Palm Beach, FL facility is home to the family of RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engines that have propelled missions to every planet in the solar system! This site is also the Hypersonics center of excellence which built the scramjet engine that powered the record-setting X-51A Waverider.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

50% - Lead salaried employees in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) using Oracle requirements planning system:

• Work with Program Planning team members to ensure seamless integration of Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) demand into the site Master Production Schedule
• MRP Planning execution activities to ensure compliance and achieve annual operating plan objectives, and program deliverables
• Material Line of Balance reporting and analysis
• Schedule and release of manufacturing orders to Operations, and purchase order requisitions to Supply Chain
• Partnering with Operations, Warehousing and Logistics team members
• Support Internal Audit and MMAS Audit requests, as required

30% - Lead team to operate within the site's Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning (SIOP) framework:

• Tactical support to shop stand ups / status meetings
• Near-term factory resource load analysis and shop dispatch
• Loading of other independent demand
• Reporting and schedule impact assessment of constraints risking on-time completion on released work orders
• Identification, prioritizing, and reporting of constraints impacting on-time release of Planned orders
• Production control activities to support accurate work order status and tracking of Work-in-Process (WIP)

20% - Business Process Maturity:

• Skills management
• Lead / support site continuous process improvement initiatives
• Ensure process compliance to AS9100 and MMAS standards
• Incorporate best practices and lessons learned into process standard work
• Support initiatives promoting safety, diversity, ethical behavior, increased employee engagement and career development

Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management/Administration or other related discipline and seven (7) years of progressive experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position requires an in depth understanding of customer/program needs, manufacturing, and assembly / test operations. In addition, this position requires significant knowledge and experience working with, managing, and planning within ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), and utilizing these systems' capabilities for scheduling and capacity planning. APICS certification is strongly desired. The successful leader will be a hands-on leader working with his/her team on a daily basis. It is essential for any candidate to be a leader of corporate initiatives promoting safety, diversity, ethical behavior, increased employee engagement and career development. Experience working in a cross functional environment is preferred.

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.