Posted:
11/5/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Clearfield, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Customer Success & Support
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Production Planner 2 or 3 at our Copper Crossing facility.
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
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software