Production Controller 1

Northrop Grumman

102d • $31,200 - $50,900

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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Production Controller 1 based out of Apopka, FL.

Requirements

• US citizenship.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year’s previous Work Experience in a production control, inventory control, or stockroom role.
• 1 year of experience working in an ERP system.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MPLM.
• SAP - ERP Experience.
• APICS – CPIM certified.
• DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control.
• Compiles records concerning quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock or inventory, and/or in production.
• Expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments following production and shipping schedules.
• Assists in determining possible and actual shortages and may initiate action to correct these deficiencies.
• Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action.
• Estimates and logs production rate and time expenditures, and may be required to establish the sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates.
• Supports program meetings daily with program management, manufacturing management, quality, and procurement.
• Daily updates and reports out on shortages, part replacements, backorders & other material challenges that could impact weekly customer deliveries.
• Prompt Fulfillment of replacement material.
• Prioritize/Expedite 'make' items in commodity areas to support program weekly customer deliveries.
• Leads effort with expeditor to ensure program-aged WIP 60 days or less.
• Floor Counts/ Z-Cell and reconciliation.
• Work with stockroom partners and prioritize kits needed on the floor to support weekly deliveries.
• Create rework work orders.
• Facilitate material transfers between projects when needed.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED