Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing I for it’s Business Unit, Armament Systems located in Plymouth, MN. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills
Responsibilities of this role:
Lead a team of Engineering Technicians within the Operations department. This General Manufacturing Manager role supports the Northrop Grumman Armament System PGK programs.
Specific responsibilities and desired experience include:
Effectively lead a diverse team of Engineering Technicians in a dynamic product production environment.
Set and promote high standards for quality and safety.
Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.
Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support the PGK program and achievement in key performance metrics
Drive Team technical excellence in Production.
Balance PGK group workload and staffing requirements to meet current and future program needs.
Coach direct reports in the areas of career development, performance, and teamwork. Provide training and development opportunities. Provide continual feedback and hold quarterly connections.
Basic Qualifications
We are emphasizing skills for this role. Position requires 7 years of experience. Will consider 3 years of w/ a BS degree of 1 year experience w/ a MS degree in an Engineering Discipline.
2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience
Excellent communication skills – written and oral
Experience working in manufacturing environment
Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements
Basic understanding of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Degree
Strong general knowledge in manufacturing methods and processes
IPC J-STD-001 Certification
Skills Required
- 7 years of experience (or 3 years with BS, 1 year with MS in an Engineering discipline)
- 2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to acquire a Secret clearance
- Advanced Degree
- Strong general knowledge in manufacturing methods and processes
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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