Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems seeks a Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Lead to join the Production Team in Linthicum, MD. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a track record of process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will support ACF/PRFC cells, oversee scheduling, and drive timely delivery to internal and external customers while working with leadership across multiple departments. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with substantial experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control
• Experience with SAP/ERP or similar systems required
• Leadership or project coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Planner for production planning across multiple shifts in ACF/PRFC cells
• Ensure timely product flow to meet internal/external delivery requirements
• Interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Consolidate and analyze production data to report status through manufacturing processes
• Track KPIs such as OTTR, LT, OOC, OTTF
• Lead efforts to reduce aging orders and material shortages
• Collaborate with planners on scheduling and visibility tools
• Advise P&MC management on continuous improvement projects
• Prepare presentations and reporting for the P&MC commodities organization

Skills

Leadership

SAP/ERP

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in related field

9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Lead to join our Production Team located in Linthicum, MD.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, organizational and analytical skills with a history of problem resolution as well as process improvement efforts. Experience working with leadership in cross-functional teams and effective communication with internal and external customers. This role will support the ACF and PRFC Cells, Cell Metrics and Dynamic Production Scheduling (DPS), as well as assist with overlooking various programs that move across the areas.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Serve as a Lead Planner for P&MC organization, coordinating the production planning function across multiple shifts within the ACF and PRFC cells.
• Drive the timely flow of product through the ACF and PRFC cells to support internal and external customer delivery requirements
• Effectively interface between various support & management functions within P&MC, Manufacturing & Program Operations, Global Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Engineering, and Quality organizations
• Consolidate, analyze, and organize production data to provide effective and efficient status of hardware through manufacturing processes, including kit conversions, manufacturing processes, and final delivery of hardware to internal and or external customers
• Track and report P&MC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including On Time to Release (OTTR), Last Touch (LT), Out of Cycle (OOC), On Time to Finish (OTTF), etc.
• Lead execution across ACF and PRFC cells to drive down Aging Orders, Overdue hours, 'Confirmed not Delivered' orders, floor stock inventory control, Missing in Action (MIA), Not in Location (NIL) orders, and resolving material shortages
• Lead collaboration with Manufacturing Analysts/Planners on P&MC planning, scheduling, and visibility tools
• Act as advisor, assisting P&MC Management on Continuous Improvement projects
• Develop presentations and lead reporting for the P&MC Commodities organization

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control; Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control; 9 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, or Production Control may be considered in Lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 2 years SAP/ERP or other related systems experience
• Prior experience Leading/Coaching people and/or projects
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, or other closely related area are preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills are preferred
• Active Secret Security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance. US citizenship required

What We Can Offer You -

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health