B-2 Manufacturing Expeditor 2/3

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, USA
In-Office
39K-76K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage material flow to meet production schedules: expedite, route, and dispatch parts; identify shortages; generate schedule/progress reports; take corrective actions; support tool control and modification team needs. Work required shifts, perform physical tasks, and operate in a classified environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Expeditor 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the B-2 Modification Team. This role is located at Whiteman AFB, MO. This position requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas. 

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

  • Expedites, routes, and dispatches material and parts in accordance with production schedules and commitments. 
  • Reviews master production schedule to determine possible and actual shortages and alerts proper authorities of potential problems.
  • Generates progress reports on schedule status and keeps records of completed orders.
  • Takes appropriate action to expedite materials such as order damaged material repaired or in-house material transportation.
  • Reports on completion dates, material changes, or substitutions, shortages, and schedule modifications.
  • May perform tool control and other support duties in support of modification team needs.

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300, and overtime when required. This position is primarily for second shift.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Level 2: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • Level 3: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
  • This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.
  • Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
  • Have strong written and oral skills in order to understand the specific needs of the team and communicate those requirements to fulfill the team’s orders.
  • Work within strict quality and tool control standards.
  • Functional understanding of Microsoft Office Products.
  • This position requires strict organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.

Primary Level Salary Range: $38,600.00 - $64,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $45,800.00 - $76,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years additional education and/or related experience (Level 2)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years additional education and/or related experience (Level 3)
  • Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain final adjudicated Secret Clearance and required program accesses
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules including extended shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call support
  • Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, lift up to 35 pounds, work overhead, and access confined spaces
  • Ability to pass physical/respiratory evaluation and comply with respirator fitting requirements
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Work within strict quality and tool control standards
  • Functional understanding of Microsoft Office products
  • Strict organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Active DOD Secret Clearance with investigation/periodic review within last 6 years

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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