Production Control Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; 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 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned professional to lead production planning and scheduling for our Receiver Exciter Production Cell. You will manage the flow of material, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure on-time delivery and efficient shop load.

The role requires a strong background in operations and production planning, the ability to direct a team, and a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Northrop Grumman offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years in operations or production planning or program management.
• Master’s Degree with 6+ years in operations, production planning or related fields is preferred.
• Experience leading teams or projects and presenting to senior leadership.
• Clearance eligibility for U.S. Government Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production schedules with Material Requirements Planning.
• Oversee material flow from receipt to customer delivery.
• Monitor work in process, material availability, and production problems.
• Schedule equipment and personnel, and prepare work orders or purchase requests.
• Coordinate with QA, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and inventory control.
• Provide leadership in MRP, production scheduling, WIP management, and MMAS auditing.

Education

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

Experience leading people and/or projects

Experience delivering presentations to senior leadership

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

Job 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.

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;
• 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

• Degree in Business, Math, or Logistics;
• Active/Current 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.

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

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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.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

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