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Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Space Systems has an opening for a Manager Production Planning Scheduling (Level 1/2) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Carson, California.
This position combines functional oversight with programmatic leadership to support critical operations within the space systems and aerospace industry. The successful candidate will lead staffing, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination efforts while championing performance, quality, and cost objectives. This role demands a dynamic leader with expertise in logistics, team development, and production management who can optimize workflows and drive organizational success.
Additionally, this position requires hands-on involvement in warehouse operations, transportation management, and fleet services, ensuring effective resource allocation and adherence to operational best practices. The candidate will also play a key role in process improvements, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic organizational initiatives, all within the context of high-stakes aerospace and defense environments.
Responsibilities:
Functional Homeroom Protocols:
Process improvement initiatives.
Participation in Event Response Teams.
Implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Oversee the professional development and mentoring of direct reports to grow expertise in the department.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations of staff, including mid-year and annual reviews.
Provide staffing support across all space systems and programs to meet operational needs.
Provide direct supervisory leadership for team members while managing key deliverables involving cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality objectives.
Managing indirect and capital requirements
Warehousing Protocols:
Inventory Management: Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining accurate inventory records, including knowledge of best practices for storage optimization, and inventory audits
Warehouse operations: Practical experience in overseeing daily warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, order picking, packing, shipping, and returns. Familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety compliance in warehousing environments.
Material Handling Equipment: Knowledge of operating and maintaining forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling tools in compliance with safety protocols.
Transportation and Fleet Services Protocols:
Logistics Coordination: Proven ability to coordinate transportation schedules, manage driver assignments, and resolve logistical challenges. Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and understanding of various shipping methods.
Fleet Maintenance: Experience overseeing the maintenance schedules and repairs of a fleet of vehicles, ensuring maximum reliability and adherence to maintenance protocols.
Budgeting and Cost control: Experience managing fleet and transportation budgets, negotiating contracts with carriers, and controlling operational costs without compromising quality or safety.
Customer Service: Ability to address customer inquiries and resolve transportation-related issues promptly while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications (Level 1):
A Bachelor's degree plus 4 years' relevant experience, OR a Master's degree plus 2 years' relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED plus 8 years' of extensive hands-on experience within logistics, hardware management, or closely related fields such as production planning, scheduling or operational environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or overseeing cross-functional projects, with demonstrated success in improving performance, achieving key milestones, and maintaining compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Professional experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry with its unique challenges, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Basic Qualifications (Level 2):
A Bachelor's degree plus 6 years' relevant experience, OR a Master's degree plus 4 years' relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED plus 10 years' of extensive hands-on experience within logistics, hardware management, or closely related fields such as production planning, scheduling or operational environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams or overseeing cross-functional projects, with demonstrated success in improving performance, achieving key milestones, and maintaining compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Professional experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry with its unique challenges, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business administration or other relevant disciplines that support the role’s focus on logistics and hardware management.
Direct Hands-on experience in Integration & Test, defense, aerospace, or high-reliability product development industries.
Proficiency in project schedule baselining and scope definition and effective resource allocation to meet complex development timelines.
Familiarity with tools such as AssetSmart, SAP, LOOIE, MS Access, and MS Project, and MS Excel
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to oversee complex workflows
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, with a track record of success in training and mentoring personnel to adopt industry best practices, meet high-performance benchmarks, and achieve organizational goal.
This position offers an opportunity to engage in critical space system initiatives, providing leadership and expertise that directly impact program success.