Production Controller 2 - 20498

Northrop Grumman•Ogden, UT

5d•$37,400 - $62,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Production Controller 2 for its Strategic Deterrent Systems division. The position may be based in Roy, Utah, or Ogden, Utah, and supports production schedules and program milestones by coordinating tooling organization and material flow. The role maintains visibility of tooling assets and ensures tools and equipment are ready, kitted, issued, and returned when needed. It also expedites materials, parts, and assemblies; coordinates readiness with integrated product teams and production stakeholders; tracks production metrics; and uses applicable enterprise systems to support tooling and material tracking and reporting. The position requires an active, current, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period. It is a full-time role with a standard 9/80 schedule. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two additional years of education and/or related experience.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period.
Experience in production control, manufacturing operations, tooling control, logistics, or supply chain in a technical environment.
Ability to interpret and execute production schedules, including identifying impacts and constraints.
Coordination and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, including IPTs, GSC, production, and program leadership.
Working knowledge of relevant enterprise systems, such as MES, SPRAT, MRP/inventory systems, or equivalent.
Ability to drive action items to closure, manage competing priorities, and support schedule and cost objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with schedule management, risk management, and performance management.
Experience in aerospace/defense or a similarly complex, engineered-product environment.
Background in tooling organization, configuration control, or standard work development for tools and equipment.
Familiarity with metrics/KPI development and use of dashboards or reports to drive operational improvements.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional coordination or readiness activities for major production or program events.

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end tooling organization and material flow in support of production schedules and key program milestones.
Maintain visibility of tooling assets, including location, status, and readiness, and ensure timely kitting, issuance, and return of tools and equipment.
Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
Support readiness for major production and program events by ensuring required tools and materials are available when needed.
Coordinate regularly with integrated product teams and production stakeholders to review upcoming needs and confirm readiness.
Estimate and log production rates and time expenditures, and establish operation sequences and lead times as needed to meet shipping dates.
Track and report key metrics, including tool-related delays, on-time availability, and expedites, and recommend process improvements.
Use applicable systems, such as MES, SAP, and MRP or inventory tools, for tooling and material tracking and reporting.