Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is seeking a Principal Production Planning and Scheduler for our Northridge, CA. location. This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; remote work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for supporting production activity and making sure business objectives are met.  
• Duties include controlling production plans, identifying risks, reporting to management, preventing shortages and excesses, handling shipments, and maintaining quality standards.
• Develop schedules that clearly show the flow of work through various departments or workstations.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
• Work with Management to plan and manage production tasks.
• Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to Management.
• Develop inventory control techniques to avoid shortages and excesses.
• Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule.
• Assist Management in controlling production costs while maintaining the quality standards.
• Review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and schedules.
• Monitor execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies and support activities.
• Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations.
• Plan equipment, material and manpower needs for job order.
• Coordinate with Management in resolving production planning and control issues.
• Work with Management to prepare job order documents and give timely approvals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications.
• Communicate production updates to Managers and customers on regular basis.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience. Will consider a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related experience or a Master's degree and 4+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards and ESD-safe procedures
• Use of both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds a few times per shift
• Must be able to complete walking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, twisting, bending, and reaching
• Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate with employees of all levels.
• Applicants must be detail oriented, calm under pressure, and well organized.  Applicants must have the ability and strong desire to learn.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving, time-management and analytical skills.
• Lean Manufacturing Training and Experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.