Northrop Grumman
Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner - R10212842
Northrop Grumman, Commerce, California, United States
Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner – R10212842
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Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner – R10212842
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Northrop Grumman
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 Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit
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.
Our
Commerce, CA
location is seeking a
Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner
for 1st shift to join our team.
Overview Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the Production Master Scheduler & Planner plans the sequence of assembly and other manufacturing operations related to specific portions of program and product deliverables for the manufacturing department. The role plans detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. Responsibilities include preparing shop work orders, assisting the materials group and manufacturing engineering, working with the inventory system to support build requirements, and providing status of completed and in‑process work.
Responsibilities Include
Perform work order variance analysis and review MRP execution, ensuring accuracy of information, reconciling supply and demand, and validating master scheduling requirements.
Perform risk analysis, identifying and resolving critical path and MRP logic conflicts.
Analyze risks to identified solutions and bottlenecks, including forward and reverse scheduling methods, for schedule recovery.
Understand manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments. Expedite and reschedule open purchase orders to suit production‑planning requirements.
Create and release manufacturing orders based on bill‑of‑materials and configuration. Close work orders after sub‑assemblies, ensuring assemblies and integration are complete.
Track material shortages for manufacturing orders, kits, sub‑assemblies based on bill‑of‑material or drawings/configuration. Communicate to program team and management critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule.
Maintain inventory including shelf‑life‑sensitive material and tooling for the program.
Coordinate and expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to manufacturing schedules or priorities, and compile and maintain manual or computerized record.
Prepare purchase requests for the purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Update work orders based on engineering change orders (ECOs).
Job Description
Analyze all scheduling reports including capacity base on work breakdown schedule, material requirements list, and production plans for work centers.
Understand how a Bill of Materials is developed and managed through the product life cycle, including identifying make‑and‑buy parts and revision control of parts.
Execute material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning and other advanced material planning needs.
Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed; confirm material supply and demands.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a production control and manufacturing environment utilizing an MRP system required. In lieu of degree, related work experience will be considered.
Experience in rescheduling, canceling, opening and closing manufacturing orders per MRP.
Strong computer literacy using an ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Understanding of capacity planning.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as well as walk or stand for extended timeframes.
US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
Broad range of ERP systems other than SAP.
Detailed scheduling of work at a work cell experience.
Systems integration.
Microsoft Project.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$82,900.00 – $124,300.00. 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. 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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner – R10212842
role at
Northrop Grumman
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 Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit
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.
Our
Commerce, CA
location is seeking a
Principal Production Master Scheduler & Planner
for 1st shift to join our team.
Overview Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the Production Master Scheduler & Planner plans the sequence of assembly and other manufacturing operations related to specific portions of program and product deliverables for the manufacturing department. The role plans detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. Responsibilities include preparing shop work orders, assisting the materials group and manufacturing engineering, working with the inventory system to support build requirements, and providing status of completed and in‑process work.
Responsibilities Include
Perform work order variance analysis and review MRP execution, ensuring accuracy of information, reconciling supply and demand, and validating master scheduling requirements.
Perform risk analysis, identifying and resolving critical path and MRP logic conflicts.
Analyze risks to identified solutions and bottlenecks, including forward and reverse scheduling methods, for schedule recovery.
Understand manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments. Expedite and reschedule open purchase orders to suit production‑planning requirements.
Create and release manufacturing orders based on bill‑of‑materials and configuration. Close work orders after sub‑assemblies, ensuring assemblies and integration are complete.
Track material shortages for manufacturing orders, kits, sub‑assemblies based on bill‑of‑material or drawings/configuration. Communicate to program team and management critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule.
Maintain inventory including shelf‑life‑sensitive material and tooling for the program.
Coordinate and expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to manufacturing schedules or priorities, and compile and maintain manual or computerized record.
Prepare purchase requests for the purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
Update work orders based on engineering change orders (ECOs).
Job Description
Analyze all scheduling reports including capacity base on work breakdown schedule, material requirements list, and production plans for work centers.
Understand how a Bill of Materials is developed and managed through the product life cycle, including identifying make‑and‑buy parts and revision control of parts.
Execute material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning and other advanced material planning needs.
Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed; confirm material supply and demands.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a production control and manufacturing environment utilizing an MRP system required. In lieu of degree, related work experience will be considered.
Experience in rescheduling, canceling, opening and closing manufacturing orders per MRP.
Strong computer literacy using an ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Understanding of capacity planning.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as well as walk or stand for extended timeframes.
US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
Broad range of ERP systems other than SAP.
Detailed scheduling of work at a work cell experience.
Systems integration.
Microsoft Project.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$82,900.00 – $124,300.00. 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. 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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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