As a Material Management Specialist, you will be responsible for Manufacturing Operations planning functions on multiple development and production programs. Tasks include master scheduling; material planning; set up and maintenance of MRP data; production planning; and monitoring WIP in the factory. You will be a liaison between manufacturing, engineering, quality, configuration, and program office teams. You will perform problem and non-conformance resolution; Operations process implementation... more details
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L3Harris Technologies is 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 space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title:Specialist, Material Management
Job Code: 11752
Job Location:Ashburn, VA
Job Description:
As a Material Management Specialist, you will be responsible for Manufacturing Operations planning functions on multiple development and production programs. Tasks include master scheduling; material planning; set up and maintenance of MRP data; production planning; and monitoring WIP in the factory. You will be a liaison between manufacturing, engineering, quality, configuration, and program office teams. You will perform problem and non-conformance resolution; Operations process implementation and improvement; and other requirements as necessary.
The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS/UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.
Essential Functions:
- Plan, requisition, manage, and expedite material requirements to ensure availability
- Control flow of approved materials to meet development and production schedules
- Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential schedule impacts to ensure resources are effectively and efficiently utilized
- Coordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and inventory control, etc.
- Schedules and expedite the movement of parts via material requests, stock transfers and other means
- Read engineering drawings and bills of material to ensure procurement and manufacturing activities align with the design specifications
- Prioritize and manage the efficient movement of material from receiving to production to meet contracted delivery schedules
- Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to create manufacturing orders and purchase requisitions
- Participate in program meetings to ensure scheduled milestones are supported.
- Provide input to Program Managers and project teams for hardware availability, build issues and scheduling of resources to meet required schedules
- Review and evaluate engineering change notices for material planning requirements and schedule impacts
- Develop and maintain manufacturing build schedules and Master Production Schedules
- Ability to perform essential functions with limited oversight
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Working knowledge in master scheduling and material planning in support of manufacturing operations, in both development and repetitive production environments
- Working knowledge of program management
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems
- Working knowledge of procurement practices and processes
- Experience with engineering documents and planning processes
Preferred Additional Skills:
- APICS CPIM or CSPC certifications, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of ISO9000/AS9100 quality systems
- Experience in Aerospace Industry
- Experience with Cincom Control and Agile PDM
- Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
- Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
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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