Principal Manufacturing Packaging Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense company as a Principal Manufacturing Packaging Analyst in Rolling Meadows, IL. You will develop packaging methods for shipments, ensure compliance with standards, and work with various programs to meet customer needs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in packaging and material handling.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with a Master’s.
• Relevant experience in military and commercial packaging standards.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging methods for classified goods.
• Ensure compliance with packaging standards.
• Support and troubleshoot packaging issues.

Skills

Packaging

Material Handling

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Packaging Analyst to join our team located in Rolling Meadows, IL.

What you will get to do:

The Principal Manufacturing Packaging Analyst will develop and guide packaging methods for all types of shipments, including the shipment of classified goods. Provide continued support with Packaging, Shipping, and receiving.

• Work with programs to determine requirements needed for a product by understanding contractual obligations, program needs, and customer wants.
• Reviewing customer packaging requirements, ensuring the flow down of proper standards.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of MIL-STD-2073 and Commercial Packaging Standards.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining Packaging Instructions for packers that comply with the customers’ requirements specified in the contract.
• Stay current with requirements for the shipment of hazardous goods and maintain DOT/IATA required training certifications
• Supports Packers with troubleshooting packaging issues and determining appropriate packaging methods for non-production hardware.
• Ensure the purchased packaging supplies meet the requirements of the MIL Standards.
• Oversee packaging materials inventory to maintain appropriate demand for shipment needs.
• Point person for DCMA and Customer Audits that review the packaging instructions and packaging process to ensure compliance with the Customer contract requirement.
• Supports programs with BOE efforts for all packaging and shipping proposals.
• Work with packaging on marking requirements for the Government and DoD.
• Familiar with plywood and the crating process.
• Support and champion continuous improvement activities within the department.

***** This role is on-site 1st Shift. *****

Basic Qualifications for Level A3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a master’s degree with relevant experience. Note: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One or more years of packaging and/or material handling experience.
• Experience with military and commercial packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Department of Transportation (DOT) 49CFR Certified in US Domestic Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods by Air, and Radioactive.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Leadership experience.

• Proficiency in packaging or material handling design compliant with ISPM-15
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

MANUMS

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00 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.