Production Controller 2 - 14098

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Production Controller 2. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

What you’ll get to do: 

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• This position will serve as the focal point between Programs and Logistics.

• This individual performs the function of managing Work in Progress (WIP) material for the programs by tracking submitted production orders and ensuring materials are properly delivered to the production line in accordance with the production schedules.

• This individual also owns the responsibility of preparing materials for shipment, return to stores, and processing next higher assemblies.

• This person also is the one closing out Work Orders on the shop floor in MES as work is completed.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and or related experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP software for inventory management and tracking.

• Experience with manufacturing workflow and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar.

• Basic computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move stock/inventory/materials around the manufacturing floor and various business units.

• Ability to perform 50% desk work and 50% production floor integration responsibilities with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency to determine and set priorities to meet production schedules; re-establish priorities as schedule requirements dictate.

• Very strong communication skills with ability to build customer relationships.

• Strong time management skills and maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

• High degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of problems independently

Salary Range: $40,100.00 - $66,800.00

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