Manufacturing Analyst - Production Control

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: No\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Analyst located in Sykesville, MD.\n\nWhat You\u0027ll get to Do:\n\n * Planning, organizing, and controlling the timely flow of product through the Manufacturing Cell to support both internal and external customer delivery requirements.\n\n * Serving as the primary interface between Production Management, Manufacturing first line supervision, Manufacturing Cell Management, Operations Program Management, Production Material Control Specialists, Kitting and Inventory Management, and Final Assembly Cells Production Control personnel as well as interfacing with Engineering and Quality.\n\n * Providing status of hardware of assigned programs from the time of initial kit conversion, through manufacturing process, to delivery of hardware to internal and or external customers.\n\n * SAP metric maintenance - i.e. Aging Orders, Overdue Hours, \u0027Confirmed not Delivered\u0027 orders, floor stock inventory control, and the resolving of material shortages as they\u2019re late to open production orders.\n\n\n\n\nThe successful candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, presentation, problem resolution, and process improvement skills; and be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, as well as working in cross functional teams.\n\nBasic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Analyst:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree plus 2 years (or Master\u0027s degree plus 0 years) of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Logistics or Supply Chain. Candidates with a High School Diploma/GED and 6 years (or an Associate\u0027s degree and 4 years) of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Logistics or Supply Chain will be also be considered.\n\n * Experience in a manufacturing environment\n\n * Experience with SAP/ERP or related system\n\n * The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance\n\n * US citizenship is required.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics or other closely related area\n\n * Active Secret clearance\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.\n\nYour benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n