Sentinel Principal​/Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Master Production Scheduling R1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes. 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Master Production Scheduling
. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

This role will support the production operations to maintain the Master Production Schedule. The scheduler will assist in all capacities to maintain supply/demand balance relative to labor capacity, externally supplied material lead times, and ensure on-time delivery to the customer's need. Translate program demand plans into ERP system forecasts, release executable demand, and drive schedule fidelity to customer delivery. The preferred candidate will have a bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices.

The qualified applicant will have working knowledge of Industrial Engineering, capacity, and methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. They must have knowledge and experience of master production scheduling and material requirements planning, an understanding of the SAP MRP system, and how scheduling and capacity work within the system.

• Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals (Production Intervals, Cycle Times, Forecasting, Manufacturing Experience, Takt Time, Continuous Improvement).
• Experience in creating and distributing Master Schedule products (Firing Order, Cycle Projections, Baseline, scenarios analysis, and projections).
• Proficiency in the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.).
• Knowledge of manufacturing flows and their interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain.
• Develops cost/risk benefit summaries and recommendations for leadership.
• Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules software tools.
• Understanding of schedule waterfall builds with setbacks to independent demands.
• Utilizes process improvement methodology (value stream mapping, employee engagement techniques, flow reduction, etc.).
• Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments).
• Experience with data analysis and/or data mining.
• Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements.
• Proven ability to combine material flow management expertise with outstanding information knowledge; experience with the financial aspects of the business.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision‑making skills and ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee discounts.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Principal Industrial Engineer - Master Production Scheduling:
  Bachelor's degree in…