Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

Northrop Grumman

72d • $82,900 - $124,300

About The Position

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 is seeking a Principal Production Planner and Scheduler for our Business Unit, Space Systems. This position will be in Azusa CA supporting manufacturing for cable assembly line, machine Shop, and Integration.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant work experience in operations and production scheduling or 8-12 years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling in lieu of degree.
• Experience in MS Office Applications.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience planning in an ERP system & familiar with the MRP process.
• Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

• CPIM- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management.

Responsibilities

• 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 inter-departmental 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.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree