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Senior Supervisor, Production Planning

Clifton, New Jersey
Full Time On-site

Level 3 Sr. Supervisor is responsible for translating high-level program objectives into executable production floor plans that align with organizational priorities. This role requires the ability to clearly communicate priorities, drive execution across multiple functions, and ensure production schedules meet program demands. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of MRP principles, supply and demand fundamentals, and the ability to analyze data to identify trends impacting work-in-progress (WIP).

Essential Functions:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams—Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering—to aggressively drive program priorities and resolve constraints.
  • Manage and coordinate the timely movement of hardware to and from test and engineering labs, ensuring accurate location scan accuracy and traceability throughout the process
  • Oversee the creation and accuracy of material inventory transactions to ensure proper demand signals within MRP system.
  • Utilize MRP systems to plan, monitor, and adjust schedules based on evolving supply and demand conditions.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks to schedule performance, proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations to leadership and stakeholders regarding production status, risks, and recovery plans.
  • Lead operational containment and execution strategies during Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementations to minimize schedule and production impacts.
  • Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets in Microsoft Excel to assess WIP trends and highlight positive or negative performance drivers.
  • Monitor material availability, capacity constraints, and resource allocations to ensure schedule adherence.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing schedule accuracy, reducing cycle time, and improving delivery performance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in production control, planning, or related operations roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and supply/demand planning principles.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, both verbally and through professional presentations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
  • Demonstrated success in influencing and driving priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in a manufacturing or defense/aerospace production environment
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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