Production Planner (Level 2)/Principal Production Planner (Level 3)

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Production Planner (Level 2) or a Principal Production Planner (Level 3) to join our team in Magna, UT.

Production planning is integral to the value stream success and are responsible for a variety of processes, including last mile material coordination, “make” item movement and scheduling, manufacturing order maintenance and scheduling, and material consumption.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 6 years of ops/engineering support experience, or BS with 2 years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders on the floor.
• Utilize MRP systems to ensure timely material flow.
• Coordinate with planning, QC to ensure inventory availability.
• Ensure materials for orders are delivered to use points and consumed in MRP.
• Advise on WIP status, material availability, and issues to ensure resources are available.
• Schedule and expedite material movements via move orders and transfers.
• Collaborate with departments to improve processes and efficiency.
• Assist in MRP system change implementations.

Skills

MRP systems

Costpoint

Electronic Shop Floor

Documentation management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Costpoint

Shop Floor software

Document management software

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 2) or a Principal Production Planner (Level 3) to join our team in Magna, UT. Production planning is integral to the value stream success and are responsible for a variety of processes, including last mile material coordination, “make” item movement and scheduling, manufacturing order maintenance and scheduling, and material consumption. They also review demand planning systems to ensure needed flight materials are available in inventory and issued to the manufacturing team to support operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create, issue, 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 Material Planning and Receiving Quality Control to ensure parts are in inventory in time to support the production plan
• Ensure that all materials needed for manufacturing orders is picked and delivered to point of use and that materials are consumed accurately and timely in the MRP system
• 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 move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders through inert and explosive areas.
• Seeks process and planning feedback from operations and incorporates into planning where possible.
• Reconcile inventory problems by leveraging relationships with other departments: including operations, processing engineering, stores, receiving quality control, end item, quality engineering, shipping, and material planning
• Assists in implementing change in the MRP system and planning via the change control process.

This position can be filled at either level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

• HS diploma and 6 years experience working in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a Bachelors Degree with 2 years experience, or a Masters degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• 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
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality controls
• 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 Qualification for level 3:

• HS diploma and 10 years experience working in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a BS Degree with 6 years experience, or a master's degree with 4 years experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's MRP system (Cost Point), Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software and document/engineering management software
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality controls
• 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
• Experience in working in Costpoint, specifically: MO maintenance, demand generation, abbrevs, and material movement
• Experience creating and maintaining schedules
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing environments
• Advanced technical skills and ability to leverage technology to simplify tasks
• Familiarity with Government procedures
• Understanding or certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Proven history of leveraging multiple departments to solve complex issues

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00 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.

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.