Production Planner and Scheduler

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 2 years of relevant work experience in operations and production scheduling OR a master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience in operations and production scheduling OR 6 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: $58,000.00 - $87,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Mesa, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10201112

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-25T12:49:33