What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Schedule Coordinator position at L3Harris - North America?
Job Overview
Imagine playing a vital role at the crossroads of production, purchasing, and quality management. As a Manufacturing Schedule Coordinator, you will partner closely with production supervisors and engineers to maintain an unbroken rhythm of progress, tackling complex scheduling challenges with expertise.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate on releasing project work packets in alignment with the Division's master schedule, leveraging the MRP system and working closely with Master Scheduling.
- Perform dynamic updates and accurate maintenance transactions within the MRP system, ensuring precise planning and purchasing.
- Anticipate and navigate material order requirements to seamlessly align with production needs, efficiently addressing critical items with purchasing teams.
- Verify manufacturing orders for any material shortages and compile comprehensive job packets for manufacturing teams.
- Maintain robust communications with purchasing and product teams, proactively addressing scheduling delays.
- Stay conversant in the company's Management Information System for effective order launching and execution.
Essential Traits and Skills
- Eligibility to secure and retain a DoD clearance.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office and MRP systems; prior SAP experience is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and analytical problem-solving capability.
- Efficient at interpreting procedures and processes, ensuring clear understanding for peers.
- Collaborative, organized, detail-oriented, and able to maintain a swift momentum despite interruptions.
Qualifications
- A comprehensive understanding of production planning processes through a blend of academic education and experience.
- High School Diploma or its equivalent with eight years of prior Production Planning expertise, or an Associate Degree with four years of experience.
- Legal Eligibility: Must be a US Citizen.
Desirable Proficiencies
- Experience in scheduling and commodity purchasing.
- Work history in a manufacturing environment.
