Production Controller 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Production Controller 3 to support production control at its San Diego, California office. The position is on-site daily, from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on a 9/80 schedule. The role maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for manufacturing industrial and commercial products; compiles records of material received, shipped, in inventory, and in production; and expedites materials, parts, and assemblies according to production and shipping schedules. The Production Controller identifies potential and actual material shortages, initiates corrective actions, alerts stakeholders to potential problems, and recommends remedial actions. The position requires SAP access and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, with SAP clearance required to start. Travel is 10% of the time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Experience utilizing SAP/S4HANA and EWI (Solumina) systems to track parts through production, meet customer demand, and set priorities for Work In Process (WIP).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Current SAP access or ability to obtain SAP access.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in material expediting in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team player with effective communication skills.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Experience with SAP/S4HANA and EWI (Solumina).
- Flexibility to work at either Spectrum Center or Rancho Carmel, depending on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Track inventory levels and monitor inventory in WIP, On-Hold, MRB, and In-Inspection locations.
- Work with Material Planning to ensure materials are ordered in time to support Scheduling and Operations needs.
- Partner with shop floor supervisors to optimize WIP flow.
- Issue material through SAP/S4 Hana and EWI systems.
- Process Parts Replacement Requisitions through SAP/S4 Hana and EWI systems.
- Perform higher-level work order releases through SAP/S4 Hana and EWI systems.
- Handle scrap material and ensure proper disposition.
- Deliver hardware to the next operation or step in the process.
- Perform problem solving and research related to material and product flow.
- Receive Sustainment Modules and move them into WIP for repairs.
- Maintain production schedules for material requirements and availability.
- Compile records concerning material received, shipped, in stock or inventory, and in production.
- Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
- Identify material shortages and initiate actions to correct deficiencies; alert stakeholders to potential problems and recommend remedial actions.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
