Principal Production Scheduler

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

54d•$73,900 - $110,000•Onsite

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, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Principal Production Scheduler to join our team. This position will be supporting the Utah Operations group at our Promontory Utah facility. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. Production scheduling is responsible for a variety of activities and processes, including gathering the production needs for each program across assigned production line, understanding the capabilities and constraints of operations, resolving conflicts due to constraint or capacity. They are responsible for generating a production plan that spans 18 months and developing a detailed production schedule for operations to follow. This position will report to the Production Scheduling Manager for propulsion systems.

Requirements

HS diploma and 9 years of experience working in operations, operations management, production planning, scheduling; Associate Degree plus 7 years experience; Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; Master’s Degree with 3 years experience
Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's dynamic scheduling system (SYNC) and the use of other scheduling tools (Primavera, Project, etc.)
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

Nice To Haves

Production Scheduling experience
Experience in working in scheduling and MRP systems
Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Government change control procedures (NASA, DoD, Airforce, Navy, etc.)
Ability to obtain DOD security clearance at the Secret Level
Understanding or certification in Lean Manufacturing.
Proven history of leveraging multiple departments to solve complex issues

Responsibilities

Coordinate with programs to gather the customer requirements and deliverables.
Create an 18-month production plan that meets the customer requirements. Work with multifunction groups to resolve any conflicts or constraints to in support of the production plan
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.
Ensures that the production schedule aligns with and is supported by the business systems (MRP/ERP, Dynamic scheduling system, etc.)
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 interdepartmental 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.