Lead Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst

U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance is required.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Lead Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our Production Team in Baltimore, MD. The successful candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with a history of problem resolution and process improvement. This role supports a manufacturing cell, cell metrics, and the use of various production and manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Planner for P&MC organization, coordinating the production planning function across multiple shifts within a manufacturing cell
• Drive the timely flow of product through the cell to support internal and external customer delivery requirements
• Interface between various support & management functions within P&MC, Manufacturing & Program Operations, Global Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Engineering, and Quality organizations
• Consolidate, analyze, and organize production data to provide effective and efficient status of hardware through manufacturing processes, including kit conversions, manufacturing processes, and final delivery of hardware to internal and/or external customers
• Track and report P&MC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including On Time to Release (OTTR), Last Touch (LT), Out of Cycle (OOC), On Time to Finish (OTTF), etc.
• Lead execution across the manufacturing cell to drive down Aging Orders, Overdue hours, 'Confirmed not Delivered' orders, floor stock inventory control, Missing in Action (MIA), Not in Location (NIL) orders, and resolving material shortages
• Lead collaboration with Manufacturing Analysts/Planners on P&MC planning, scheduling, and visibility tools
• Act as advisor, assisting P&MC Management on Continuous Improvement projects
• Develop presentations and lead reporting for the P&MC Commodities organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, or Business Coordination; Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience using SAP/ERP or other related systems
• Experience leading/coaching people and/or projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, or other closely related areas
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security clearance

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance, Training, and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, base salary offers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, 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.