Production Controller 2

Northrop Grumman; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Controller 2 in Apopka, FL to manage material requirements, schedules, and inventory for production lines. The role requires coordination with program management, manufacturing, quality, and procurement to ensure on-time deliveries and efficient material flow.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma with 2+ years in manufacturing, ERP experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in production control, inventory control, or stockroom roles.
• Experience working in an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability for manufacture.
• Compile records on material received, shipped, in stock or in production.
• Expedite flow of materials between departments to meet schedules.
• Assist in identifying shortages and take corrective actions.
• Estimate and log production rate and lead times to meet shipping dates.
• Support program meetings with management, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.
• Lead efforts to ensure timely delivery and manage WIP.

Skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Multi-project work

Physically able to lift 30 lbs

Cleanroom attire

Weekend hours

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

2+ years manufacturing experience

ERP experience

Tools

ERP system

MPLM

SAP

DoD experience

Smart MES

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Production Controller 2 based out of Apopka, FL.

What you'll get to do:

Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control. Compile records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock or inventory, and/or in production. Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments following production and shipping schedules. Assist in determining possible and actual shortages and may initiate action to correct these deficiencies. Use knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action. Estimate and log production rate and time expenditures, and may be required to establish the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates.

• Support program meetings daily with program management, manufacturing management, quality, and procurement.
• Daily updates and reports out on shortages, part replacements, backorders & other material challenges that could impact weekly customer deliveries.
• Prompt Fulfillment of replacement material
• Prioritize/Expedite "make" items in commodity areas to support program weekly customer deliveries.
• Lead effort with expeditor to ensure program-aged WIP 60 days or less.
• Floor Counts/ Z-Cell and reconciliation
• Work with stockroom partners and prioritize kits needed on the floor to support weekly deliveries.
• Create rework work orders.
• Facilitate material transfers between projects when needed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong prioritization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Attention to Detail
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across the organization.
• Willingness to learn new tasks.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and adjust priority changes within a dynamic work environment
• Ability to lift and move hardware when needed, some of which may weigh up to 30 lbs
• Ability to wear cleanroom attire and work in the cleanroom for the entire workday.
• Capable of working weekends or extended hours if notified in advance.

Basic Qualifications for the Production Controller 2:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 or more years ofprevious work experience in a production control, inventory control, or stockroom role.
• 1 or more years of experience working in an ERP system.

Preferred Qualifications for the Production Controller 2:

• Experience with MPLM.
• SAP - ERP Experience.
• APICS - CPIM certified.
• DoD experience.
• Smart MES Experience

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00

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.