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The Structures organization within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Master Scheduler to join our team. This position will provide direct support to the Master Scheduling function and its internal product value stream customers. The Master Scheduler will help to plan, issue and control various manufacturing operations in support of on-time delivery of advanced composite space and aerospace flight hardware.
This is a 1st shift position located in San Diego, CA. On-site attendance is required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality and test personnel to build, communicate and maintain execution plans that meet internal milestones and customer on-time delivery dates.
Utilize automated planning software to perform schedule analysis and reporting, including critical path analysis and assessment, schedule risk assessments, and schedule health metrics analysis.
Gather and compile information to create summary level and detailed program/project network schedules utilizing automated planning software.
Perform program and work center schedule risk analyses and simulations using Dynafact Master Scheduling software to determine impacts of constraints, delays and/or re-prioritizations.
Perform capacity versus demand variance analyses for each major operational work center and communicate constraints to scheduling and operations teams.
Collaborate with multiple departments to identify constraints impeding critical path flow of operations.
Advise Management Team of work in progress, material availability and potential production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials and services are scheduled and provided as needed.
Support and maintain daily management visual boards used to identify and mitigate risks of near-term and long-term delivery misses.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant work experience in Production Planning and/or Master Scheduling in a manufacturing environment. 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Strong attention to detail is required as this position requires processing large amounts of data across multiple programs.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are fully understood
Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills including MS Office required (particularly Excel)
Experience in ERP/MRP software including use of Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Orders and Routings required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in production planning or master scheduling in a manufacturing environment
- Four years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- Strong attention to detail and ability to process large amounts of data across multiple programs
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
- Experience with ERP/MRP software, including Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Orders, and Routings
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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.







