Master Scheduler - Level 1 or 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Master Scheduler Level 1 or 2 for its Structures organization in San Diego, California. The role directly supports the Master Scheduling function and internal product value stream customers, helping plan, issue, and control manufacturing operations to support on-time delivery of advanced composite space and aerospace flight hardware. The Master Scheduler partners with engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to develop and maintain execution plans. The position uses automated planning software to create and analyze schedules, assess risk and capacity, identify operational constraints, and communicate potential production problems. This is a first-shift position requiring on-site attendance, with travel up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- For Level 1: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of relevant experience in production planning and/or master scheduling in a manufacturing environment; 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- For Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience in production planning and/or master scheduling in a manufacturing environment; 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to process large amounts of data across multiple programs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are understood.
- Ability to organize, balance, and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP/MRP software, including use of Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Orders, and Routings.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and test personnel to build, communicate, and maintain execution plans that meet internal milestones and customer delivery dates.
- Use automated planning software for schedule analysis and reporting, including critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and schedule health metrics analysis.
- Gather and compile information to create summary-level and detailed program or project network schedules using automated planning software.
- Perform program and work center schedule risk analyses and simulations using Dynafact Master Scheduling software to determine the effects of constraints, delays, and reprioritizations.
- Perform capacity-versus-demand variance analyses for major operational work centers and communicate constraints to scheduling and operations teams.
- Collaborate with departments to identify constraints impeding critical-path operational flow.
- Advise the Management Team about work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems so personnel, equipment, materials, and services are scheduled and provided as needed.
- Support and maintain daily management visual boards used to identify and mitigate risks of near-term and long-term delivery misses.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
