Production Planner - Toronto

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 desi ...

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.

Production Planner

Reference #30951

Toronto, Ontario

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our team.

This advanced-level role is responsible for leading complex production planning activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations while aligning with broader business objectives.

The ideal candidate demonstrates intense ownership, meticulous attention to detail, and strong accountability, along with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and mentor junior planners.

Production Planning role establishes and maintains the strategic plan for their assigned product line which translates firm and forecast demand, as well as changes to same, into the time-bound action plans that our Supply Chain and Operations organizations execute against.

This strategic plan ensures that we are buying and building the correct items at the correct times to ensure On-Time Delivery to Customer Contract Dates, On-Plan Revenue Recognition, and Inventories maintained at acceptable levels.

What You'll Be Doing

Work Order & Production Scheduling
Lead the maintenance of Work Order (WO) date integrity, making data-driven decisions based on MRP outputs and shortage situations
Analyze and act on Material Availability reports, ensuring on-time WO start and completion
Open, release and close manufacturing Work Orders with high accuracy and traceability
Oversee Kanban planning processes, identifying opportunities for optimization and standardization
Provide strategic input into factory scheduling and ensure planning alignment with business priorities
Cross-Functional Communication & Reporting
Collaborate with Production Supervisors to recover at-risk schedules, prioritize WOs and optimize work center capacity
Provide strategic updates to the Master Scheduler, flagging risks to customer deliveries and recommending recovery plans
Lead reporting on schedule performance (e.g., WO completion metrics, root cause analysis) and present findings to leadership
Facilitate strong workflow communication across production, supply chain, quality and engineering teams
Contribute scheduling insights to daily Operations Status meetings and support scenario planning as needed
Engineering & Product Changes
Lead and coordinate engineering change implementations (ECRs, ECOs) with minimal disruption to production
Ensure MRP system updates are accurate, timely, and fully reflect the impact of product transitions and inventory consumption.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Drive and support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Kaizen initiatives related to planning, scheduling and material flow.
Generate and analyze weekly metrics related to on-time WO completions to drive improvement
Lead root cause investigations for scheduling misses and implement process or system-level corrective actions
Own and continuously improve planning documentation
Mentor and support junior planners, sharing best practices
Assist the work center supervisor with capacity planning for assigned work orders and feedback information to the Master Schedulers for consistent improvement in factory scheduling

Education And Experiences We Seek

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in production planning
OR 8+ years of progressive experience in Production Planning within an MRPII environment
Technical Skills
Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with familiarity in PowerBI or similar analytics tools
In-depth understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, lead times, and capacity constraints
Experience with Engineering Change processes and integration into planning systems
Soft Skills
Intense ownership – takes full responsibility for planning outcomes and drives proactive decision-making
Meticulous attention to detail – ensures high accuracy across planning, system transactions, and inventory management
Strong accountability – consistently delivers on commitments, owns results and holds others accountable
Problem solving and analytical skills – uses data to drive action and resolves issues with urgency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – builds strong relationships across teams, influencing outcomes with clarity and credibility
Highly organized with efficient time management – manages competing priorities, anticipates risk, and aligns daily actions with business goals
Mentorship mindset – supports peer development, shares knowledge generously and contributes to team capability growth
Continuous improvement advocate – identifies gaps, recommends enhancements and supports implantation of lean processes

It Would Be Great if You Also Had

Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industries
Proven success managing engineering changes within planning organization
APICS (CPIM) or similar certification is a plus
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping)
Highly energized, results orientated problem solver
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including effective communication and presentation abilities with all levels of staff / peers / managers
Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach
Strong leadership/communication skills in a Team environment and acting as a role model
Experience in change management and must be innovative, adaptable and resourceful.
Change management processes and methodologies
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Proven ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective manner
A self-starting, hands-on, "roll-up-the-sleeves" approach combined with a confident, executive presence
Champions a culture of accountability
The ability to see and apply 'big-picture' thinking
This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $70,000 to $100,000

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

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.

For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment.

Some positions may require a government of Canada "Reliability" status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.