Production Control Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Production Control Manager 2 to join its Production Control Team within the  Manufacturing Organization . This position is in Linthicum, Maryland. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. What You’ll get to Do: Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements for the Receiver Exciter Production Cell Manage the controlled flow of material and hardware from receipt into a manufacturing area through delivery to the customer Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed Manage the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements Utilize both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc. Provide direction and coaching to production planning and material control team members Provide leadership in areas such as manufacturing requirements planning, production scheduling, WIP management and Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) auditable processes Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in Operations, Production Planning, Program Management or equivalent experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience; 12 years of experience operations, production planning, program management or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement