Production/ Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Production Planner & Scheduler 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located fully on-site in Palmdale, CA.

Overview:

Reporting to the Production Control team at PDM, the Production Planner follows a product through it’s entire maintenance cycle as the point of contact for all parts, materials, and hardware tracking. Prep and release the Bill of Materials for each cost center and ensure all components arrive on time, prior to the start of the statement of work. Monitor the MES callboard and order/track any parts required for unscheduled rework. Ability to work with multiple inventory systems to track parts/materials. Provides/briefs status of parts and track to closure.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple programs and products

• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure customer schedule and requirements are met

• Coordinate the creation of production work order documentation for release to the shop floor

• Work with materials planning to determine and schedule materials needed to cover production demand

• Coordinate with program management and the manufacturing managers to ensure material supportability

• Identify potential issues or deal with current disruptions to minimize delays in supply

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, GSC, GSE, Program Management, Manufacturing Management, and other teams on a daily basis.

4/10 1st shift, Monday - Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years, Master's Degree or or in-lieu of degree with 6 years of experience. Experience must be in production planning, supply, logistics, inventory control or material management

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Level 3:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years, Master's Degree and 3 years or in-leiu of degree with 9 years of experience. Experience must be in production planning, supply, logistics, inventory control or material management

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Years’ experience in inventory, materials or production planning, or related experience

• Proficiency in MS Office Programs

• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced, highly technical work environment

• Responsible self-starter and team player with manufacturing or service experience

• Written and verbal communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.