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.
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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 Proximity Ammo 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 Proximity Ammo programs and achievement in key performance metrics
- Drive Team Technical Excellence in Production.
- Balance 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 experience w/ a BS degree or 1 year experience w/ a MS degree in an Engineering Discipline.
- 2+ years of 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree
- Strong general knowledge in manufacturing methods and processes
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification
- Experience with SAP and Solumina
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $143,200.00The 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
- 7 years of professional experience
- 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or 1 year of experience with a master's degree in an engineering discipline
- 2 or more years of 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
- Advanced degree
- Strong general knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes
- IPC J-STD-001 certification
- Experience with SAP and Solumina
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