Manager Industrial Engineering 2

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Iuka, MS, USA
In-Office
109K-163K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead and manage an industrial engineering team supporting STRIKE, F-35, and Launch programs. Develop and sustain IEOM practices, implement production performance tools/metrics, drive cost and schedule improvements, oversee projects, coordinate with operations/IPT leadership, and perform staffing, forecasting, and long-range planning. Coach and administer team performance and hiring to meet business targets.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Manager of Industrial Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals for the STRIKE, F-35, and Launch Programs. The position will be located in Iuka, Mississippi.

This role is leading an industrial engineering team that is focused on developing and sustaining IEOM principles on established and developmental work.  They will sit on the site leadership team and will guide the implementation of new production performance measurement tools, metrics, and processes with their peer and senior leaders.

 

 Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • This manager will lead industrial engineers and possibly project managers.
  • Provide technical and leadership support to the Industrial Engineering team on a production line/development program.
  • Drive strategic initiatives and tactical actions that deliver results to improve program cost and schedule performance. Ensure program milestones and performance goals are achieved.
  • Deliver on short-term, high visibility program requests, while creating a vision and executing a long-term strategy to influence change within and outside the organization.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team of industrial engineers by assigning meaningful tasks, providing frequent feedback, and rewarding positive performance. Build trust within the organization and align the team towards a clear set of impactful goals.
  • Administer to Industrial Engineering employees; including performance reviews, merit increases, promotions, skills inventory and personal resources.
  • Working side by side with Operations and IPT leadership by developing tools to help them achieve all business targets, to include schedules, SOPs, bar charts, and performance dashboards.
  • Sourcing key IEOM talent to ensure success of the Business Unit goals.
  • Working in concert with other functional homerooms and shared service organizations to coordinate, direct, and support the continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems and services.
  • Oversight of projects and tasks assigned to the cross-functional organizations and providing direction to ensure quality, schedule and cost are achieved.
  • Providing direct supervision and management of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to ensure business targets are met.
  • Creating long range planning & strategies for the operations team (e.g.: staffing forecasting, recovery plan schedules, line balancing assessments, EAC/Budget forecasting), as needed.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) AND 7 years of professional experience in industrial engineering, operations/management, engineering and/or relevant experience in an aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, manufacturing, and/or related environment OR Master’s Degree (STEM) AND 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, operations/management, engineering and/or relevant experience.
  • 2 years of leadership/management experience.
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance as well as the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Estimate at Complete (EAC) experience.
  • Experience with Shop Floor Control (SFC) systems for various lifecycles of manufacturing products.
  • Understanding of advanced business systems applications in IE, including but not limited to MES, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, MS Project.
  • Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment; at least 1 year experience in Shop Floor Operations.
  • Demonstrated work experience leading and building diverse teams in fast-paced, quality-centric environments.

Primary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $163,400.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree (STEM) AND 7 years of professional experience in industrial engineering, operations/management, engineering and/or relevant environment OR Master's Degree (STEM) AND 5 years of experience.
  • 2 years of leadership/management experience.
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Estimate at Complete (EAC) experience.
  • Experience with Shop Floor Control (SFC) systems for manufacturing lifecycles.
  • Understanding of MES, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, and MS Project.
  • Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment; at least 1 year in Shop Floor Operations.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and building diverse teams in fast-paced, quality-centric environments.

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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