The Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain organization is dedicated to the most trusted, innovative, world class supply chain organization that provides values to our customers by empowering GSC team members to be agile while maintaining a competitive posture, ensuring confidence and continued award placement.
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Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Tech Coordinator 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.
- 1st shift, 3/10s schedule Friday- Sunday
- Position is onsite, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.
The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with knowledge of Supply Chain processes in support of the Palmdale Machine Center and the Global Supply Chain team. In this role you will be working as a cross-functional Supply Chain Technical Coordinator, supporting shop floor, maintaining raw material stock and inventory. The GSC team works closely with AS Program Project Management teams, the production floor, warehouse receiving and transportation to coordinate material movement. Daily processes will include but are not limited to; identifying and staging raw material for the production floor. Certifying and processing material buy-offs in accordance with certifications of conformance. Reading engineering blueprints and parts list. Maintaining Raw Material inventory level to ensure manufacture of stock products to fulfill customer requirements. Reading Certifications of Conformance, Transportation Requests, Wrap and Pack, verifying material specifications, and requirements, and will need a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
Essential Functions:
· Supports and assists activities within multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain process.
· Loads, unloads, and conveys materials and parts to multiple work sites, and performs a combination of tasks under specific direction which may include shipping and/or receiving.
· Opens containers using hand tools; counts and weighs materials and records information.
· Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and machines by hand; loads or unloads materials into or from trucks by hand.
· Conveys materials using hand truck, forklift, or other devices; stacks or assembles materials; aids by lifting heavy objects by hand
· Delivers parts to MRB and picks up chemicals and supplies when required.
· Wraps and packs kits to send to on and offsite locations.
· Certifies Material buyoff in accordance with material certificates of conformance.
· Conducts inventory of raw materials.
· Works closely with the Operations team and shop floor with experience working in a warehouse environment
· Provides status of raw material availability staging during meetings or other required planning/status sessions
· Operates company-owned vehicles to execute pick-up and delivery of parts between Northrop Grumman sites/buildings, and offsite locations at times.
· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in logistics support, shipping/receiving, warehousing and/or inventory control
· Ability to obtain forklift certification.
· Ability to lift 25 lbs. and walk or stand for extended periods of time.
· Valid driver’s license.
· Ability to obtain / maintain U.S Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).
· Ability to work in MS 365, Excel, Word, Power Point
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior experience using a forklift/reach lift/pallet jack.
· Prior experience using SAP/ MES.
· Understanding Receiving Reports and Raw Material Certifications of Conformance
· Reading engineering blueprints, BOM’s and parts lists
· Hazmat or chemical handling experience.
· Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing.
· Active U.S Government Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $22.69 - $37.79The 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
- 2 years of experience in logistics support, shipping and receiving, warehousing, and/or inventory control
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period after starting
- Ability to work in Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Prior forklift, reach lift, or pallet jack experience
- Prior SAP or MES experience
- Understanding of receiving reports and raw material certifications of conformance
- Ability to read engineering blueprints, bills of materials, and parts lists
- Hazmat or chemical handling experience
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
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