Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Sentinel Staff Industrial Engineer - Master Production Scheduling- 17571 - R10220268
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers employees the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems. The Staff Industrial Engineer - Master Production Scheduling role involves supporting production operations to maintain the Master Production Schedule, ensuring supply/demand balance, and driving schedule fidelity for on-time delivery to customers.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
This role will support the production operations to maintain the Master Production Schedule
The scheduler will assist in all capacities to maintain supply/demand balance relative to labor capacity, externally supplied material lead times, and ensure on-time delivery to the customer's need
Translate program demand plans into ERP system forecasts, release executable demand, and drive schedule fidelity to customer delivery
Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals. (Production Intervals, Cycle Times, Forecasting, Manufacturing Experience, Takt Time, Continuous Improvement)
Experience in Creating and distributing Master Schedule products (Firing Order, Cycle Projections, Baseline, scenarios analysis, and projections)
Proficient in the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.)
Knowledge of manufacturing flows and their interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain
Develops cost/risk benefit summaries and recommendations for leadership
Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools
Understanding of schedule waterfall builds with setbacks to independent demands
Utilizes process improvement methodology (e.g., value stream mapping, employee engagement techniques, flow reduction, etc.)
Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments)
Experience with data analysis and/or data mining
Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements
Proven ability to combine material flow management expertise with outstanding information knowledge. Experience with the financial aspects of the business
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire factory servicing multiple businesses
Ability to document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution
Possess strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills and the ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Interim Secret security clearance prior to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance post-start
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Experience and understanding of MPS (Master Production Schedule) and scheduling principles
Previous planning experience and understanding of MRP logic
Understanding and 8 years experience with program integration and schedule management to support program execution
Strong foundation in Industrial Engineering fundamentals. (Production Intervals, Cycle Times, Forecasting, Manufacturing Experience, Takt Time, Continuous Improvement)
Experience in Creating and distributing Master Schedule products (Firing Order, Cycle Projections, Baseline, scenarios analysis, and projections)
Proficient in the principles of capacity (efficiencies, standards, constraints, etc.)
Knowledge of manufacturing flows and their interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain
Develops cost/risk benefit summaries and recommendations for leadership
Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools
Understanding of schedule waterfall builds with setbacks to independent demands
Utilizes process improvement methodology (e.g., value stream mapping, employee engagement techniques, flow reduction, etc.)
Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments)
Experience with data analysis and/or data mining
Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements
Proven ability to combine material flow management expertise with outstanding information knowledge. Experience with the financial aspects of the business
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire factory servicing multiple businesses
Ability to document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution
Possess strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills and the ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial technology / industrial engineering or related technical field is preferred
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Experience in Supply Chain Management APICS CPIM certification a plus Supply Chain Management experience in a DoD environment is preferred
Experience in industrial engineering
Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP MRP, AutoCad, and discrete simulation tools and concepts
ICBM / Aerospace Systems Industry Experience
SAP Certificate and Project Management Certificates are a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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