Manager General Manufacturing 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: NoDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a 3rd Shift General Manufacturing Manager 2  based out of Linthicum, MD.

You will be responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 20-25 represented (union) employees and processes in a Manufacturing environment for PRFC Cell .  You will work independently across organizations; manage the use of consumables to achieve budget targets; assign and manage represented EMS Operators to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields; implement our process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule; and perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operator and/or M&P Specialist.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Provide directions to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies.
• Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgeted costs.
• Manage and provide leadership to manufacturing teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Drive employee efficiency.
• Manage the area to produce quality products.
• Engage employees to achieve their highest potential.
• Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.
• Perform required SAP/MES transactions.

Basic Qualifications for General Manufacturing Manager 2:

• • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; a minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or other related discipline may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience leading people across large organizations  
  • Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement 
  • Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems 
  • Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands 
  • Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities 
  • Current, active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for General Manufacturing Manager 2:

• • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development
  • Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
  • Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
  • Continuous improvement techniques – Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.
  • Proposal creation and labor estimating
  • Technical project management
  • Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
  • Experience as a Functional Manager
  • Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
  • Expertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement

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: $115,600.00 - $173,400.00

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.