Production Planner - Level 1 or Level 2

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Production Planner at Level 1 or Level 2 to support manufacturing on the floor. Responsibilities include creating and managing manufacturing orders, using Costpoint and Sync to keep materials flowing and meeting schedules, and coordinating with stockroom, QA, and shipping to ensure timely delivery of parts.

The role requires a high school diploma (Level 1) or 2 years related experience (Level 2), strong writing and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Experience in production control planning or scheduling.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and execute quickly with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Create, kit, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders to support production.
• Use Costpoint and Sync to ensure timely material flow for production schedules.
• Interface with Stockroom, Receiving QC to ensure parts are in inventory for production.
• Ensure materials for manufacturing orders are available and consumed accurately.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP systems

Communication

Problem solving

multi-tasking

Process improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Costpoint

Sync

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: None. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Production Planner – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ.

Job responsibilities

• Create, kit, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders to control and support production on the manufacturing floor
• Utilizes and manages MRP systems (Costpoint and Sync) to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials in time to meet production schedule and requirements
• Interfaces with Stockroom and Receiving Quality Control personnel to ensure parts are in inventory in time to support the production plan
• Ensure that all materials needed for manufacturing orders are kitted and delivered to point of use and that materials are consumed accurately and timely in Costpoint
• 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 and expedites the movement of materials by means of inventory moves, transfers, and requests for shipping orders
• Seeks process and planning feedback from operations and incorporates into planning where possible
• Reconcile inventory problems by leveraging relationships with other departments: including operations, stockroom, receiving quality control, and shipping
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience in production control planning or scheduling
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's MRP system, Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software and document/engineering management software
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent productivity and organizational skills
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and execute quickly at the highest quality
• Experience working with others to improve processes and overall efficiencies

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience in production control planning or scheduling
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's MRP system, Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software and document/engineering management software
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent productivity and organizational skills
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and execute quickly at the highest quality
• Experience working with others to improve processes and overall efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Costpoint knowledge
• Knowledge of MRP practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality controls
• Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

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Benefits

• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $40,700.00 - $67,900.00
• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Secondary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00
• 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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. 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. 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.