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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

About your next Challenge as a Specialist, Production Planning:

The Production Planning Specialist is responsible for planning the production of the various projects within their scope. The Production Planning Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring coordination between the various departments in order to obtain components, parts, technical and other documentation on time to meet the schedule. In addition, they will act as liaison between operations and the customer representative.

What will you do:

• Analyze customer requirements, initiate internal production orders and monitor activities through to delivery;
• Follow-up with various departments to obtain missing elements impacting the project (Engineering, Methods, QC, Programs);
• Track all manufacturing / purchasing process inputs to meet 100 of customer orders;
• Establish a manufacturing schedule, analyze and manage the impact of changes;
• Analyze MRP system exception messages and take appropriate action;
• Provide support to production employees - prioritization, various follow-ups, issue material etc.;
• Review and maintain planning parameters related in the different systems to its product folio in order to meet service level objectives;
• Make suggestions to reduce the risk of shortages and inventory levels;
• Generate and prepare performance measurement reports on project status, missing parts status, service levels;
• Recommend the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving and/or standardizing processes in its sector;
• Attend several meetings; and
• All other related tasks.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Professional degree in operations management or equivalent and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in production and/or material planning or;
• Bachelors degree in operations management or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in production and/or materials planning or;
• Graduate degree in operations management or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in production and/or materials planning;
• Knowledge of SAP;
• Knowledge of MS Project and Power BI is an asset;
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in both French and English;
• Teamwork, leadership, availability, flexibility, attention to detail, stress management and customer service are assets.
• The knowledge of the English language, other than the French language is necessary due to contractual requirements.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2 / NATO Secret security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.