Production Planner 02/03

About the position

The Production Planner at Northrop Grumman is responsible for managing and coordinating production processes to ensure the timely availability of materials and efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves creating and maintaining manufacturing orders, utilizing ERP systems for material management, and collaborating with various departments to resolve production issues. The position is integral to the success of the value stream and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders to control and support production on the manufacturing floor.
• Utilize and manage ERP systems (Costpoint) to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials in time to meet production schedule and requirements.
• Interface with Material Planning to ensure parts are in inventory in time to support the production plan.
• Ensure that all materials needed for manufacturing orders are picked and delivered to point of use and that materials are consumed accurately and timely in the MRP system.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.
• Seek process and planning feedback from operations and incorporate it into planning where possible.
• Reconcile inventory problems by leveraging relationships with other departments including operations, processing engineering, stores, receiving quality control, end item, quality engineering, shipping, and material planning.
• Assist in implementing change in the MRP system and planning via the change control process.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 6 years of experience in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a BS Degree with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree for level 2.
• High School diploma and 9 years of experience in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a BS Degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience for level 3.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to become an expert in the company's MRP system (Cost Point), Electronic Shop Floor work instruction software, and document/engineering management software.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality controls.
• Excellent productivity and organizational skills.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and execute quickly at the highest quality.
• Experience working with others to improve processes and overall efficiencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in working in Costpoint, specifically: MO maintenance, demand generation, abbrevs, and material movement.
• Experience creating and maintaining schedules.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense manufacturing environments.
• Advanced technical skills and ability to leverage technology to simplify tasks.
• Familiarity with Government change control procedures (NASA, DoD, Airforce, Navy, etc.).
• Understanding or certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and plans.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts