Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Planner and Scheduler – Level 3 to join our team in the Space System business unit. This position will be located in Azusa, CA supporting manufacturing for cable assembly line, machine shop, and integration.
Job Description:
- Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
- Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
- Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
- Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
- Other tasks as assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Complete understanding and application of production control principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Full knowledge of industry practices.
- May refer to established precedents and policies.
- Plan schedules and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.
- Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
- Interacts with senior internal personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional departments
- Understanding of multilevel bill of material with the ability to critically evaluate and summarize a corresponding Line of Balance
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling
- In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling.
- Experience in MS Office Applications (exceptional use of Excel and Powerpoint)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience planning in an ERP system & familiar with the MRP process
- Must be a US citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Costpoint and/or SAP experience
- CPIM- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management
- Supply Chain experience
- Manufacturing/Production line experience
- Active US government security clearance
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of relevant operations planning and production scheduling experience
- Alternatively, 6 to 9 years of relevant operations planning and production scheduling experience without a degree
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience planning in an ERP system and familiarity with the MRP process
- Costpoint and/or SAP experience
- CPIM certification
- Supply chain experience
- Manufacturing or production line experience
- Active U.S. government security clearance
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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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