Manager Production Planning & Scheduling - Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager, Production Planning & Scheduling – Level 1 located in Goleta, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Active involvement in both the leadership and daily operations of the assigned area/team is required to achieve site goals and objectives.  Responsible for establishing and adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Vision / Leadership

• Communicate, manage and achieve site strategic and tactical goals for the Production and Material Planning teams
• Provide cross-functional leadership by facilitating collaboration between departments to find real time solutions to internal constraints and/or external customer issues
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and disciplined root cause problem solving
• Intense focus and ownership of employee development, including recognition and discipline

Execution

• Accountable for meeting or exceeding the safety, quality, delivery, employee and cost expectations of internal and external customers
• Lead the Production Planning team in their preparation, release, execution and close-out of all Manufacturing Work Instructions and Manufacturing Orders.  This includes managing and resolving constraints and ensuring timely and effective hand-offs through all functional and process center areas.  Manage the planning of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods within the plant, focusing on optimizing inventory levels.  Support the site’s production scheduling process to balance and optimize shop floor execution in support of program schedules and customer deliveries.
• Own, execute and continuously improve Daily Management processes (Daily Start-Ups, DMR, Gemba) within the Planning team. Review daily/weekly/monthly trend metrics, analyze performance/productivity issues and implement countermeasures and corrective actions.
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities across product value streams and process centers by collaborating with Master Scheduling and other downstream internal customers to ensure priority alignment.  Follow escalation protocol to communicate/escalate key issues related to safety, quality, delivery, employee and cost upward to site leadership and downward into the organization
• Collect, analyze and report metrics / key performance indicators (first pass yield, queue times, etc) and then take appropriate action to mitigate risks and improve team performance
• Ensure financial operating integrity by supporting financial planning, budgeting and forecasting (direct labor yield, overhead rates, etc)

Talent Management

• Proactively strengthen the Planning team through the performance management process, including individual and group goal setting, coaching and personnel development
• Establish and maintain department training requirements and deploy resources accordingly.
• Proactively mentor key talent to assume increased responsibilities and ensure succession plans are in place or in development

Compliance

• Advocate a safe, secure and ethical working environment that maintains compliance with federal, state and local government regulations in addition to corporate policies
• Utilize and improve Northrop Grumman’s Quality Management System to achieve compliance and maintain certifications for AS9100 and NADCAP

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combined coursework and experience – Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Engineering. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years Supply Chain or related experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment with responsibilities in the field(s) of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control. 
• Demonstration of leadership characteristics required. 3+ years in a leadership position with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills is preferred.
• Computer expertise in MS Office tools and MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint preferred), MES (Solumina preferred) and scheduling software (Project/Dynafact preferred). 
• Knowledge of aerospace structures, machining, assembly and testing a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, CPPM

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.