Production Planner 1 - Space Components

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10091731Category: Manufacturing and ProductionLocation: San Diego, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoPositions Available: 1At 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.Northrop Grumman Space Components and Strategic Business Unit designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications , imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.The Space Components Business Unit is seeking a Production Planner 1 to join our team. This position is located in San Diego, CA.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Releases and completes manufacturing work orders in ERP system and coordinates with schedulers to ensure that items are being processed according to specifications and time requirements.Supports program planner/team with status of work in process (WIP) and evaluates material and tooling requirements throughout the life of the program.Moves WIP to and from process centers and expedites as needed.Kits parts and tools per Bill of Material and communicates constraints to program team.Performs material cycle counts, assists with program close out and disposition.Attends daily/weekly meetings to support program and production needs.Basic Qualifications:Proficiency with ERP Systems (Costpoint a plus)Excellent organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-directed, proactiveFollow written and verbal instructionBe willing to work overtime, as neededMust be detailed orientedDemonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time as neededMINIMUM Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent0 - 2 years of recent production control planning and scheduling experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.Manufacturing and Operations experience highly desired.Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint skills a must.Perform physical requirements of the position: using pallet jack or other equipment move parts weighing up to 45/50 lbs., as required.Ability to share own expertise with others effectively both verbally and in writing.US citizenship requiredSalary Range: $42,100 USD - $70,100 USDEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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