Associate Production Planner and Scheduler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Associate
Production Planner and Scheduler to provide support to our Armament Systems Business site at Elk River, MN.

Our Elk River site consists of a serene 3,200 acres, with over 20 active buildings, and numerous projects supporting development, manufacturing and testing for Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Division. Our Manufacturing Engineering team works to continuously improve, support, and maintain manufacturing activities of Medium Caliber Ammunition and Warhead production through a variety of self-directed daily tasks and larger team projects. This role supports 1st shift operations on a 4/10 schedule

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

• Confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

• Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

• Resolve materials issues using standard tools and procedures.

• Work with a moderate level of direction and guidance.

• Manage multiple tasks with a mindset of continual improvement.

• Identify raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules.

• Generate purchase requisitions to support future build needs.

• Track material quality and initiate actions to extend or eliminate expiring material.

• Coordinate material movement between warehouse and production areas.

• Coordinate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate quantities of materials are always on hand.

This position emphasizes skills first

• Must have 4 years of experience relevant to operations planning and production scheduling. May consider Bachelor’s degree in Business or closely related field of study plus 0 experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and other database management software tools.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent follow up.

• Ability to multitask

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Ability to obtain government Secret Clearance

• As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under Safe…