Manufacturing Production Planner 1 - Space Systems

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.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Production Planner 1 to join our team.  This position will be supporting our Harness Manufacturing Work Center in Gilbert, AZ

This role would join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the space manufacturing industry.

The Production Planner is responsible for a variety of processes. They work alongside various personnel to review demand planning systems to ensure needed materials are available in inventory and issued to the manufacturing team to support operations. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working on all programs within the HWC
• Works with 3rd party vendor to maintain inventory
• Assists in procurement of technician floor supplies
• Releasing and monitoring product build operations in Sync Manufacturing
• Coordinating with production operators to ensure product is ready for production
• Fulfilling part requests
• Attending all status meetings if/when needed
• Attending Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, Customer (SQDEC) meetings
• The use of various software programs including Costpoint, MES, Windchill, and TipQA
• Interfacing various personnel including Work Center Planners, Engineers, Schedulers, Technicians, Managers, Operations Team Supervisors, Quality Assurance Inspectors, Manufacturing Engineers, Technical Writers, Stock Room Personnel, Global Supply Chain Planners, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with some relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possess a high level of organizational and interpersonal skills
• Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to react quickly to people and situations
• Process needed documentation
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be detail oriented
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree in a related business or technical field
• Experience working in the Aerospace industry
• Proficiency in Costpoint
• Self-directed, proactive
• Production control planning and scheduling experience

Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, production, procurement, quality basics

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00

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.