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Senior Associate Production Planning

L3Harris

Northampton, MAJob$60–112K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$60–112K/yr
Location
Northampton, MA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

L3Harris is seeking a Production Planner in Northampton, Massachusetts, to coordinate production schedules, work packet releases, material requirements, and order launches. The role works with production, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, supplier operations, and product teams to address schedule issues and delivery risks. The position follows a 9/80 schedule and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Production PlanningMicrosoft OfficeMaterial Requirements PlanningSAPTime ManagementTeam BuildingProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience2 Years Relevant ExperienceGraduate Degree or Equivalent ExperienceUS Secret Clearance or Ability to ObtainUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Senior Associate Production Planning

Job Code: 46489

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our team in Northampton MA.

Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with production supervisors, Supply Chain, manufacturing and quality engineers to ensure schedules and priorities are being met. Discuss and resolve medium to high complexity schedule issues.

  • Perform a variety of duties to release the work packets of various programs and projects according to the Division master schedule and program network plans. Work from the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, production schedules, job sequencing packets, established procedures and practices, and written or verbal instructions. Work closely with Master Scheduling to facilitate the planning and execution of programs as outlined in the production schedules.

  • Ensure all ERP planning data is maintained on a regular basis (i.e. lead-times, lot sizes, inventory transfers, and policy codes). Perform accurate and complete maintenance transactions into the ERP system for all purchasing and planning transactions. Plan, coordinate and expedite detailed part schedules in compliance with the Master Schedule requirements or as otherwise directed.

  • Review and analyze material order requirements for respective programs and ensure timely order launch to meet production schedules. Notify Supply Chan and supervisor of any critical items that require expediting.

  • Review all manufacturing orders for release, ensuring no hardware shortages exist. Compile and complete job packets for release to the manufacturing floor which will contain all required documentation including drawings, parts lists, pick lists, operations sheets, assembly instructions and test methods.

  • Work closely with Supply Chain, Supplier Operations and Product Teams to status and expedite PO’s while maintaining effective communications regarding delivery status and procurement problems. Communicate real or potential schedule delays pertaining to assigned program(s).

  • Understand the logic of the company Management Information System as it specifically pertains to ERP, order launching and program execution.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship

  • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 2 years of prior related experience

  • Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills

  • Material Requirement (MRP) experience desired – SAP preferred

  • Communicates with contacts typically within and outside the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to understand and reach agreement. Makes recommendations for solutions.

  • Work is structured within identified boundaries and procedures. May work on assignments requiring judgment and initiative. Uses knowledge and experience to resolve issues.

  • Works to achieve operational targets within job area which has impact on the overall achievement of results for the team. Work is of larger scope, typically on less structured task-related activities requiring judgement.

  • Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Time Management

  • Team-Building

  • Problem Solving

  • Critical Thinking

  • Analytical Skills

  • Project Management

  • Communication Skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $60,000 - $112,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

#LI-BR2

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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How this job compares

Set against the 488 open Production Planning jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–112K/yr
  • US median$76–128K/yr261 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $86K, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($107K) — in the middle half of Production Planning salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Production Planning jobs in Massachusetts and 488 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Production Planning postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 359 postings).
Education
110 of the 488 open Production Planning jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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