Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Lead

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems has an immediate need for a Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Lead to join our Production Team located in Linthicum, MD. The successful candidate will have strong communication, organizational and analytical skills with a history of problem resolution as well as process improvement efforts. Experience working with leadership in cross-functional teams and effective communication with internal and external customers. This role will support the ACF and PRFC Cells, Cell Metrics and Dynamic Production Scheduling (DPS), as well as assist with overlooking various programs that move across the areas. What You’ll Get to Do: • Serve as a Lead Planner for P&MC organization, coordinating the production planning function across multiple shifts within the ACF and PRFC cells. • Drive the timely flow of product through the ACF and PRFC cells to support internal and external customer delivery requirements • Effectively 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 ACF and PRFC cells 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 Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Mate