U109 Material Control Specialist B - 1st Shift - R10214699

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor is seeking a Material Control Specialist B for their facility in Halethorpe, Maryland. This role involves supporting engineering development, manufacturing, and calibration activities. The ideal candidate will utilize advanced inventory and material control systems, process orders, develop task plans, and participate in critical meetings. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent credit hours, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to Lean Manufacturing programs.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 credit hours, including at least 9 credit hours in Math, Science and/or IT courses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Utilize production, inventory, and material control systems to prepare and plan requirements.
• Process and reconcile orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Develop plans and provide instruction to lower classified personnel.
• Participate in control meetings to provide job status and cost data.
• Maintain awareness of schedules and procurement authorization.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate Degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

U109 Material Control Specialist B - 1st Shift - R10214699

Northrop Grumman invites you to join the Mission Systems Organization as a Material Control Specialist B supporting engineering development, manufacturing, and calibration. This position is located in Halethorpe, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Utilize legacy and advanced computerized production, inventory, and material control systems to prepare and plan requirements and schedules, correlating information from various departments and analyzing cost and schedule impacts.
• Process and reconcile orders, schedules, and status reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy while resolving issues with appropriate personnel.
• Develop plans and requirements into specific tasks, provide instruction to lower classified personnel, and monitor status to suggest improvements.
• Participate in program/production control meetings, configuration control board meetings, and other meetings to provide job status, scheduling, cost data, and to assess engineering changes.
• Maintain awareness of schedules and procurement authorization for critical purchased and self‑manufactured items, supporting Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Must participate in Northrop Grumman training as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 credit hours, including at least 9 credit hours in Math, Science and/or IT courses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.