RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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, Armament Systems Business Unit (ASBU) , has an opening for a Manager Production Planning Scheduling 1 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be in Plymouth, Minnesota .
The Production Planning team within the Manufacturing and Infrastructure (M & I) department has a need for a Manager Production Planning Scheduling 1 , with a position as a functional homeroom manager, leading a team of individual contributors.
Functional responsibilities include:
Staffing support to all Armament Systems programs
Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews
Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff
Professional development and mentoring of direct reports
Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective, and Preventive Action implementation
Process Improvement:
Train and implement utilization of our digital ERP system, Costpoint, throughout the ASBU - to include BOM creation/maintenance & material requirements planning (MRP)
Develop and implement a robust MPS process for the rolling execution window
Drive supply & demand alignment for the execution window and implement a material review process covering a rolling 4-month period
Establish a mature Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process in support of both near-term MPS requirements and long-range growth targets
Implement targeted KPI's and define red/yellow/green return-to-standard criteria
Lead the transition from Costpoint to SAP for the M & I department
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes
Evaluate and recommend process enhancements to increase productivity and reduce waste
Lead cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Resource Allocation:
Drive appropriate capacity planning strategy to support both near-term and long-terms demand
Determine the necessary resources required for program support needs
Allocate resources effectively to meet production targets while minimizing costs
Monitor resource usage and adjust allocations as needed to address changing priorities
Regularly monitor the ratio of support costs to production costs. Support costs encompass all ancillary expenses essential for maintaining and optimizing our production capabilities.
Team Leadership:
Supervise and mentor production control staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Logistics Management:
Oversee the transportation and storage of raw materials, WIP and finished goods
Ensure materials are handled, stored, and transported in compliance with safety and quality standards
Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs and improve delivery times
Supply Chain Coordination:
Lead cross-functional engagement with Material Program Management, Material Planning, and Procurement to drive material alignment in support of the MPS
Collaborate with the Planning and Procurement organizations to address and resolve any supply chain disruptions that could impact production
Ensure seamless communication and coordination between Operations and Global Supply Chain functional teams
Cycle Time:
Monitor metrics on production control process spans.
Objective: Identify bottlenecks and areas where time can be reduced.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years' experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain environment OR Master's Degree plus 2 years' experience in production control & scheduling, material planning, logistics or related field within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
Subject matter expert (SME) in Costpoint
Subject matter expert (SME) in SAP
Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Must be a US Citizen
Able to travel 15% domestically
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in the following subjects: Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience with Integration & Test, defense, aerospace or high-reliability product development industries.
Knowledge of project schedule baselining and scope definition
Experience with Solumina/MES and SAP/MRP.
Experience with MS Access and MS Project.
Expert in Excel Spreadsheets
Primary Level Salary Range: $93,100.00 - $139,700.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
