Production Planner and Scheduler 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

7d•$81,800 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Planner and Scheduler at Level 3 or Level 4 for its Space Systems business unit. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting manufacturing for a cable assembly line, machine shop, and integration. The planner prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and coordinates material requirements to maintain a controlled flow of approved materials aligned with production needs. The role advises management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems, and coordinates the provision of personnel, equipment, materials, and services. It also schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demand, and prepares work orders or purchase requests based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. The role coordinates work across quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and traffic, and expedites parts movement through move orders, stock transfers, and shipping requests. The position requires a strong understanding of production control principles, industry practices, and multilevel bills of material, including the ability to evaluate and summarize a corresponding Line of Balance. The planner works independently with minimal supervision and coordinates with senior internal personnel on significant matters that may span functional departments. Travel is 10% of the time. The work schedule is a standard 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.

Requirements

Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience in operations planning and production scheduling.
Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience in operations planning and production scheduling.
In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant work experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly exceptional use of Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience planning in an ERP system and familiarity with the MRP process.
U.S. citizenship.
Understanding and application of production control principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Ability to plan schedules and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
Ability to understand multilevel bills of material and critically evaluate and summarize a corresponding Line of Balance.

Nice To Haves

Costpoint and/or SAP experience.
CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification.
Supply chain experience.
Manufacturing or production-line experience.
Active Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules.
Coordinate material requirements to ensure an approved-material flow timed to meet production requirements.
Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems.
Ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
Schedule equipment and personnel, confirm material supply and demand, and prepare work orders or purchase requests based on the master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Coordinate activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, and other departments.
Schedule and expedite parts movement using move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on position.
Disability insurance.
Savings plan.