Manager General Manufacturing 1

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Apopka, FL, USA
In-Office
86K-130K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage a manufacturing team building and testing products across programs. Oversee staffing, training, budgeting, production metrics, audits, cross-training, and coordinate with program managers to meet delivery and performance goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 1 based out of Apopka, FL.

The Manager General Manufacturing 1 will be responsible for the manufacturing team that builds and tests various products for multiple programs. This individual is responsible for a team of employees that builds and tests different products in support of multiple business needs and programs.

What you will get to do:

  • Lead and assist Technicians and Assemblers by ensuring they have tools, support, training, work-life balance, and proper documentation to perform their jobs.

  • Audit assembly areas to ensure company policies and procedures are being followed.

  • Monitor and plan labor by allocating people to projects, aligning overtime, and scheduling time off.

  • Maintain acceptable operations performance by monitoring metrics, like weekly delivery cadence, on-time to contract, and hours per unit, and develop a return to green plan for deficiencies.

  • Control the departmental budget for your workforce.

  • Coordinate efforts with Operation Program Managers (OPMS) for labor support, production priorities, and early identification of issues related to delivery execution.

  • Develop technicians and assemblers through cross-training efforts to develop an agile/flexible workforce. and encourage them to develop their career path within NG.

  • Communicate information throughout all levels of the organization.

  • The candidate should have a desire to support, develop, and lead others.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a Master's Degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; OR 9 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.

  • Leadership experience

  • Experience using SAP

  • Ability to obtain a security clearance

  • US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

  • Experience with SAP

  • Experience working in a clean room.

  • OSHA/PPE Experience

  • Experience managing people and performance.

  • MPLM experience

  • RCCA experience

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00

The 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years manufacturing experience OR Master's degree and 3 years OR 9 years manufacturing experience in lieu of degree
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience using SAP
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Experience working in a clean room
  • OSHA/PPE experience
  • Experience managing people and performance
  • MPLM experience
  • RCCA experience

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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