Production Controller

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Production Controller 2 to join the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. This position can be seated in Roy, UT or Ogden, UT.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate end-to-end tooling organization and material flow in support of production schedules and key program milestones.
• Maintain visibility of tooling assets (location, status, readiness) and ensure timely kitting, issuance, and return of tools and equipment.
• Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Support readiness for major production and program events by ensuring required tools and materials are available when needed.
• Drive regular coordination with IPTs and production stakeholders to review upcoming needs and confirm readiness
• 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.
• Track and report key metrics (e.g., tool-related delays, on time availability, expedites) and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure effective use of applicable systems (e.g., MES, SAP, MRP/inventory tools) for tooling and material tracking and reporting.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience in production control, manufacturing operations, tooling control, logistics, or supply chain in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and execute to production schedules, including identifying impacts and constraints.
• Coordination and communication skills with cross-functional teams (e.g., IPTs, GSC, production, program leadership).
• Working knowledge of relevant enterprise systems (e.g., MES, SPRAT, MRP/inventory or equivalent).
• Proven ability to drive closure on action items, manage competing priorities, and support schedule and cost objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
• Experience in aerospace/defense or a similarly complex, engineered-product environment.
• Background in tooling organization, configuration control, or standard work development for tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with metrics/KPI development and use of dashboards or reports to drive operational improvements.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional coordination or readiness activities for major production or program events.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational…