Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

Northrop Grumman

139d • $71,600 - $107,400

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, Armament Systems. This position will be in Mesa, AZ supporting the Guns manufacturing site. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant work experience in operations and production scheduling OR a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience in operations and production scheduling OR 9 years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling.
• Experience in MS Office Applications.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance if required.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as a Responsible Person.

Nice To Haves

• Costpoint background.
• ERP background (SAP or Costpoint experience preferred).

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

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