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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.An organization within Northrop Grumman, Mission Enabling Products (MEP) is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.\nLearn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/\nWe are seeking a Production Controller to support operations in our Oxnard, CA location.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nMaintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control by optimizing inventory storage systems.\nOptimize inventory storage systems.\nInterface with Production, Quality Control, Purchasing, Production Control and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material.\nMake decisions on part categorization, default bin size and location\nResearch kit shortages, expedite missing kits, and be meticulous in kit integration.\nUnderstand, research, and reconcile traceability.\nEnsure inventory processes comply with quality standards and procedures.\nParticipate in 5S and other continuous improvement practices.\nManage projects using relevant software tools and track to meet completion dates.\nSupport the organization’s metric goals and objectives.\nAnalyze flow of material to reduce time of request to delivery.\nReceive and transact all incoming material in MRP system.\nConduct cycle counts to validate quantity, revision levels, stock location, and transfers.\nExpedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.\nAssists in determining possible and actual shortages may initiate action to correct these deficiencies. Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action.\nBasic Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.\nExperience with inventory operations within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Deltek Costpoint) system and Microsoft applications.\nPreferred Qualifications\nAbility to work effectively in a team environment.\nPrefer experience with Kiting\nLiaising between manufacturing & Inventorying\nExcellent verbal and written communication ability\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $36,500.00 - $60,800.00The 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. 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