Production Planning Scheduling Manager 3

Manager, Production Planning and Scheduling (Level 3) Responsible for establishing and adhering to departmental policies and procedures. 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. Ensure financial operating integrity by supporting financial planning, budgeting and forecasting (direct labor yield, overhead rates, etc.) Establish and maintain department training requirements and deploy resources accordingly. Developed and maintained accountability frameworks for supervisors and team members, leading to measurable improvements in performance and reduced audit findings 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 Demonstrated ability to close AS9100 audit findings and maintain EAC growth within target ranges through disciplined process control Communicate, manage and achieve site strategic and tactical goals for the Production Planning and/or Inventory Control 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 Demonstrated expertise in enforcing board‑level accountability and standard work that drives measurable outcomes Proven ability to close system gaps and reduce audit findings through disciplined process ownership Experience creating robust “Ready Work” processes that are independent of Tableau visualizations yet deeply integrated with daily shop‑floor execution Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Engineering and 8+ years of Supply Chain or related experience with responsibilities in the field(s) of production planning, property administration, scheduling, inventory control, shipping/receiving logistics and procurement within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Demonstration of leadership characteristics required. 5+ years in a leadership position with strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and decision‑making skills Computer expertise in MS Office tools and MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint preferred), MES (Solumina preferred) and scheduling software (Project/Dynafact). Ability to split time between Oxnard, CA and Goleta, CA locations Experience implementing rigorous audit and corrective action systems, and reducing audit findings through disciplined process ownership Knowledge of aerospace components, solar arrays, reflectors, booms assembly and testing a plus. Certifications: CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, CPPM