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Production Planner 02/03

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Production Planner 02/03

Clinton, UT

Requisition ID: R10176587
Category: Manufacturing and Production
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Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
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Clearance Type: None
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: Days (United States of America)
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Travel Required: No
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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Positions Available: 1
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, Space Systems, is currently seeking a
Production Planner 2 or 3 at our Copper Crossing facility.

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The role will initially train in Clearfield and Magna, and then be based permanently in Salt Lake City (6348 W 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104).
Production planning is integral to the value stream success and are responsible for a variety of processes, including last mile material coordination, "make" item movement and scheduling, manufacturing order maintenance and scheduling, and material consumption. They also review demand planning systems to ensure needed flight materials are available in inventory and issued to the manufacturing team to support operations.
This position will report to the Production Control Manager for the Case Value Streams.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Create, issue, manage, and maintain manufacturing orders to control and support production on the manufacturing floor.

* Utilizes and manages ERP systems (Costpoint) to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials in time to meet production schedule and requirements.

* Interfaces with Material Planning to ensure parts are in inventory in time to support the production plan

* Ensure that all materials needed for manufacturing orders is picked and delivered to point of use and that materials are consumed accurately and timely in the MRP system

* Advises 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.

* Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

* Seeks process and planning feedback from operations and incorporates 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

* Assists in implementing change in the MRP system and planning via the change control process.

Basic Qualifications:
This position can be filled at either a level 02 or level 03.
Basic Qualifications for level 2

HS diploma and 6 years experience working in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a BS Degree with 2 years experience, or a master's degree.

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

Basic Qualification for level 3

HS diploma and 9 years experience working in operations, operations management, process manufacturing, or engineering support, or a BS Degree with 5 years experience, or a master's degree with 3 years experience.

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

* 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

* Proven history of leveraging multiple departments to solve complex issues

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

* 401K

* Educational Assistance

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

* Paid Time Off

* Health and Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $56,600 - $85,000
Salary Range 2: *$69,600 - $104,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Clearfield, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10176587
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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