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Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

Mesa, AZ

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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 is seeking a Principal Production Planner and Scheduler for our Business Unit, Armament Systems. This position will be in Mesa, AZ supporting the Guns manufacturing site.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Job Description:

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

• Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Complete understanding and application of production control principles, concepts, practices, and standards.

• Full knowledge of industry practices.

• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment.

• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• May develop and deliver presentations.

• Costpoint background

• ERP background (SAP or Costpoint experience preferred)

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience in operations and production scheduling OR a master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience in operations and production scheduling OR 9 years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling.

• Experience in MS Office Applications

• Ability to maintain a security clearance if required

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience planning in an ERP system & familiar with the MRP process

• Must be a US citizen

• Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Responsible Person.

Salary Range: $71,600.00 - $107,400.00The 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.PDN-9f92f370-3cb3-44c3-ad7d-dbf7d6343b0f
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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 is seeking a Principal Production Planner and Scheduler for our Business Unit, Armament Systems. This position will be in Mesa, AZ supporting the Guns manufacturing site.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Job Description:

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.

• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

• Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Complete understanding and application of production control principles, concepts, practices, and standards.

• Full knowledge of industry practices.

• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.

• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment.

• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects.

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• May develop and deliver presentations.

• Costpoint background

• ERP background (SAP or Costpoint experience preferred)

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience in operations and production scheduling OR a master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience in operations and production scheduling OR 9 years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling.

• Experience in MS Office Applications

• Ability to maintain a security clearance if required

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience planning in an ERP system & familiar with the MRP process

• Must be a US citizen

• Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Responsible Person.

Salary Range: $71,600.00 - $107,400.00The 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.PDN-9f92f370-3cb3-44c3-ad7d-dbf7d6343b0f

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 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.

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Principal Production Planner and Scheduler
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