Production Control Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking a Production Control Manager 2 to join its Production Control Team within the Manufacturing Organization. This role requires leadership to direct and coordinate production schedules and material flow to meet delivery targets while ensuring quality and efficiency.

You will oversee WIP, material availability, and production constraints, guiding the team and collaborating with QA, engineering, and supply chain to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in Operations, Production Planning, Program Management or equivalent experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience; 12 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Experience leading people and/or projects
• Experience working with manufacturing and production concepts
• Experience delivering presentations to senior leadership
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements for the Receiver Exciter Production Cell
• Manage the controlled flow of material and hardware from receipt into a manufacturing area through delivery to the customer
• Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
• Manage the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Utilize both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.
• Provide direction and coaching to production planning and material control team members
• Provide leadership in areas such as manufacturing requirements planning, production scheduling, WIP management and Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) auditable processes

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Program management

Presentation skills

Security clearance

Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Production Control Manager 2 to join its Production Control Team within the Manufacturing Organization. This position is in Linthicum, Maryland.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements for the Receiver Exciter Production Cell
• Manage the controlled flow of material and hardware from receipt into a manufacturing area through delivery to the customer
• Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
• Manage the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Utilize both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.
• Provide direction and coaching to production planning and material control team members
• Provide leadership in areas such as manufacturing requirements planning, production scheduling, WIP management and Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) auditable processes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree with 8 years of experience in Operations, Production Planning, Program Management or equivalent experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience; 12 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Experience leading people and/or projects
• Experience working with manufacturing and production concepts
• Experience delivering presentations to senior leadership
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Math, or Logistics
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Firm understanding of the fundamentals of MRP
• Experience working in a union represented environment
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation experience

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 Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,600.00 - $173,400.00

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.