Production Controller Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Production Controller to support our manufacturing planning and production control team. This position will serve on-site at Deployables Operation Unit in Oxnard, CA.

• Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control by optimizing inventory storage systems.
• Optimize inventory storage systems.
• Interface with Production, Quality Control, Purchasing, Production Control and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material.
• Make decisions on part categorization, default bin size and location; research kit shortages, expedite missing kits, and be meticulous in kit integration.
• Understand, research, and reconcile traceability. Ensure inventory processes comply with quality standards and procedures.
• Participate in 5S and other continuous improvement practices. Manage projects using relevant software tools and track to meet completion dates.
• Support the organization’s metric goals and objectives.
• Analyze flow of material to reduce time of request to delivery.
• Packing and shipping outgoing orders via UPS, Fed Ex and various freight carriers.
• Receive and transact all incoming material in MRP system. Conduct cycle counts to validate quantity, revision levels, stock location, and transfers.
• Expedite flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Assist in determining possible and actual shortages, initiate correct actions, and alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and remedial action.

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience with inventory operations within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Deltek Costpoint) system and Microsoft applications.
• Capable of using forklift and other inventory related equipment.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Prefer experience with Kiting.
• Liaising between manufacturing & Inventorying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability.