Production Planner and Scheduler 1/2

Northrop Grumman; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Madison, AL, seeks a Production Planning and Scheduler 1-2 to plan and control production schedules, coordinating with materials to meet requirements and expedite flow of parts. The role interfaces with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering to ensure timely delivery.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience (or a high school diploma with 2 years of applicable experience) and familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years experience for Level 1; High school diploma plus 2 years experience for Level 1.
• Experience with production schedules and/or manufacturing workflow.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules.
• Coordinate with material requirements for timely delivery of components.
• Advise management on work in progress, material availability and potential issues.
• Schedule equipment and personnel; prepare work orders and purchase requests.

Skills

Production scheduling

Manufacturing workflow

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Madison, AL., has an opening for a Production Planning and Scheduler 1-2. The selected candidate plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Basic Qualifications

• For a level 1 : Bachelors degree and 0 years experience; High school diploma or GED Equivalent and 2 years of applicable experience
• Experience with Production schedules and / or Manufacturing workflow
• Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Material Control knowledge or experience.
• Experience with SAP

Basic Qualifications

• For a level 2 : Bachelors degree and 2 years experience; High school diploma or GED Equivalent and 6 years of applicable experience
• Experience with Production schedules and / or Manufacturing workflow
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience with SAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Material Control knowledge or experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,700.00 - $82,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

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.