Production Controller 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Enabling Products (MEP) designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.

The Deployables Operating Unit within MEP is seeking a Production Controller 2 to join our team.  This position is located in Oxnard, CA.

JOB 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 flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Assists in determining possible and actual shortages 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 sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of recent production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Demonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time as needed
• Perform physical requirements of the position: using pallet jack or other equipment move parts weighing up to 45/50 lbs., as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with ERP Systems (Costpoint a plus)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, proactive
• Follow written and verbal instruction
• Manufacturing and Operations experience highly desired.
• Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint skills

Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $70,000.00

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.