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 you by 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. Our mission is to deliver differentiated value to our programs, by manufacturing products with the highest possible quality at the most affordable rate. Search our current job openings and join us to be at the front line of innovation.
The Operations team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 2 based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
What You’ll Get to Do:
You will be responsible for developing and administering budgets, executing, and recommending modifications to organizational processes and procedures. This leadership position requires working closely and collaborating with the Woodland Hills and SLC manufacturing organizations, engineering, program office, mission assurance, transportation, and supply chain management. You will also be responsible for the daily operations of a teams or work cells.
These responsibilities include:
- Direct supervision of the staff.
- Assignment of work, schedules, day-to-day workflow, and operating costs.
- Assignments are received in task-oriented terms.
- Provides directions to subordinates using established policies and procedures.
- Supports targeted training plan execution for new operators introduced to the team or work cell to ensure proficiency is obtained and maintained.
- Works with other functional areas to ensure program goals are executed in support of cost, schedule and quality.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of experience; Master's Degree + 3 years of experience; Ph.D + 0 years of experience (Note, an additional 4+ years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Experience in solving problems on the manufacturing floor.
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance.
- Experience in managing consumables / supplies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Optics / Glass manufacturing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management discipline.
- 5+ years of related experience in Lean Manufacturing, data driven decision making and visual factory management.
- Experience with clean room protocols.
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!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, or master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 0 years of experience; an additional 4+ years of experience may substitute for the degree
- Experience solving problems on the manufacturing floor
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
- Experience managing consumables and supplies
- 3+ years of experience in optics or glass manufacturing
- Bachelor’s degree in business or management
- 5+ years of related experience in Lean Manufacturing, data-driven decision-making, and visual factory management
- Experience with cleanroom protocols
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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.






