Manufacturing Material Expeditor
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Manufacturing / Production
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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 seeking a Material Expeditor 2 or 3 to support our Large Caliber Ammunition team located in West Burlington, Iowa at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Responsibilities- Coordinate material handling including packing, labeling, and shipping.
- Follow procedures for the safe movement of materials onto, off, and around the facility.
- Conduct physical inventories of parts; assist with addressing part issues in storage areas.
- Schedule appointments to access storage areas and coordinate transportation to locations.
- Learn part numbers, configurations, and packaging specifications.
- Manage warehouse operations including tracking inventory levels, coordinating material moves, and calculating available storage and truck capacities.
- Act as a liaison with ISC, AO, vendors, and NG personnel regarding material storage and movement.
- Support production initiatives by providing material shipment solutions between the warehouse, AO, and vendor facilities.
- Oversee miscellaneous shipments, label creation, and assist in production material searches as needed.
- Coordinate demilitarization and disposal processes and compile disposition data.
- Create and maintain lot history folders; attend schedule meetings to track production timelines.
- Monitor production count points and chart progress to ensure efficient production cycles.
- Maintain the Material Review Board (MRB) database, perform data entry, and generate reports.
- Collect data to assist with lot closeout reports.
- Compile production records following production builds.
- Manage expenses for office, warehouse, and vehicles by processing payments and creating expense reports.
- Organize travel arrangements for onsite staff.
- Work with security to facilitate visitor access.
- Manage office operations by ordering supplies, coordinating maintenance/repairs, shredding documents, filing paperwork, copying, and printing.
- Assist engineers with report needs and manage communications related to office tasks.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing mail and shipping responsibilities.
- High school diploma & 2 years or related experience for the level 2. For the level 3- high school diploma & 4+ years of related experience
- Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or production support.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, stairs, and maneuvering in diverse storage environments.
- Familiarity with inventory tracking systems and/or basic data entry skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams, vendors, and security personnel.
- Capability to adjust priorities in a fast-paced setting and manage a diverse set of responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Coursework or certifications in inventory or warehouse management
- Basic knowledge of supply chain principles and practices
- Familiarity with logistics and transportation processes
- Experience in defense or other highly regulated industry
- Experience with hazardous or energetic materials
Primary Level Salary Range: $18.53 - $30.93
Secondary Level Salary…
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