E-6B Production Planner and Scheduler (level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Planner and Scheduler (Level 2 or 3) for its Lake Charles, LA site to support a maintenance program. The role focuses on designing sequences, balancing workloads, and maintaining master schedules for the E-6B program.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, coordinating with programs, managing resources, and delivering CDRLs and reports. Strong communication and problem solving are essential in this fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with aviation background; level 2 requires 6+ yrs, level 3 requires 9+ yrs experience.
• Bachelor’s or higher preferred; relevant field noted for levels; aviation background advantageous.
• Experience with Primavera or MS Project for schedule planning and control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules across programs.
• Resolve conflicts between competing programs for resources.
• Advise management on status of work, material availability, and risks.
• Create and maintain Master Production Schedules; export to Excel.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Excellent communication

Ability to multitask

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area

Associate’s degree with aviation background

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our team as a Production Planner and scheduler (level 2 or 3) to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

One position will cover week days (Mon - Thurs) and the other will cover the Weekend Day shift (Thurs - Sun)

Primary duties: Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Your specific duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules; integrating multiple program schedule requests into one executable schedule for production teams
• Resolves conflicts between competing programs for common resources
• 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
• Create, maintain and status network-based, Master Production Schedules in support of E-6B programs
• Use your understanding of critical path schedule network processing, driven by logic, durations and date constraints
• Use your experience with IMP/IMS schedule structure as well as schedules based on Work Breakdown Structures
• Export schedule data to Excel and working with responsible parties to gather and report schedule status and productivity metrics per weekly and monthly reporting cycles
• Use your experience with critical and driving path identification and analysis
• Use your experience resource loading schedules, including both labor and material
• Use your knowledge to MRP/ERP and shop floor MES systems with experience aligning program schedules with the manufacturing/production system
• Work independently with minimum supervision, yet understands the importance of the Master Production Scheduler role in contributing to the overall success of the program team
• Integrate external customer or subcontractor program activity into the master production schedule
• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations
• Prepare and deliver CDRLs in accordance with program specific requirements (ex. IMS in accordance with MIL-STD-881F)
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2: A High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 yrs of Planner/Scheduler related experience with an aviation background. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study and a minimum of 2 years of experience or an Associate's degree and a minimum of 4 yrs of related experience with an aviation background, may also be considered.
• Principal: A High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 9 yrs of Planner/Scheduler related experience with an aviation background. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study and a minimum of 5 years of experience or an Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 yrs of related experience with an aviation background, may also be considered.
• High energy, results oriented (commitment to follow up), self-motivated / self-directed, proactive, team player
• Project Management Tools such as Primavera or MS Project.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills with the ability to learn from mistakes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with and drive deliverables from individuals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to change shifts as required by the program.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance if required by the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience utilizing all aspects of Microsoft Project to manage IMS.
• A current DoD Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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.