Production Planner
L3HARRIS Technologies
Salt Lake City, UT · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Production Planner
Job Code : 43659
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: (9/80)
L3Harris’ Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Program Production Planner to join our team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.
Position Overview:
This person will contribute to the company’s success by interfacing with multiple departments and organizations and is primarily responsible for ensuring project deliverables are completed on schedule through manufacturing areas. The work will include communicating, coordinating, and negotiating workflow through multiple work centers via various functional organizations to secure needed resources while ensuring changing customer demands, and schedule deadlines are met
Essential Functions:
Expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
Monitor order status, including material status, managing work in progress (WIP) areas, location accuracy, inventory discrepancies, manufacturing and program support, and communication support
Analyze material configuration and job order status using SAP (ERP/MRP system)
Ensure availability of materials to meet production requirements and delivery commitments
Stage daily work using factory Visual Management Systems (VMS)
Identify and create goals that lead to the successful completion of project deliverables within the allotted time
Perform detailed schedule, risk, and continuous improvement-based analysis to identify, develop, and drive solutions
Regularly lifting, twisting, bending, and rotating with up to 32 pounds
Working overtime, nontraditional days or hours, and weekends/holidays when needed
Qualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience in Military, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Production, Assembly, Warehouse, etc.
Experience with face to face customer service, communications, and problem-solving skills
Experience with, or exposure to, Project Management related work
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint)
Interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings