Manufacturing Operations Director 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 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 Manufacturing Operations Director 1 based out of San Diego, CA.

The Manufacturing Operations Director is responsible for establishing and leading all San Diego Manufacturing operations.  This organization supports the CNS business unit; a key element of the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division within the Mission Systems sector. As a key leader, partner and essential member of the MS San Diego site leadership team, the General Manufacturing Director will lead a high performing Manufacturing teams of up to 500 employees.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success leading broad organizations within cost and schedule while achieving a high level of product quality and employee engagement. The position requires a solution-based orientation, unwavering ethics and values, and the demonstrated ability to be a trusted partner. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information, effective communication, and championing and leading change with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. The Manufacturing Operations Director reports to the Vice President of Manufacturing.

Major Responsibilities:

• Safety.  Number one priority.
• Operational excellence meeting our customer commitments and protecting our people and products. This includes execution excellence and overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Culture   
• An effective organization structure and team, working together to improve our processes and discipline to our processes
• A culture of empowered leaders and engaged employees focused on problem solving in an enjoyable work environment (fun, competitive, proud, visual, celebrating successes)
• Develop, communicate and implement vision, strategy, goals and metrics that drive business objectives and priorities for tangible improvements
• Excellent relationships and accountability to internal customers (programs / segments) communicating status, return to green plans and achievement to objectives
• Integral part of the MS San Diego leadership team providing candid, respectful feedback and aligning to the goals and values of NGC.
• Responsible for continuous improvement, performance to standard work and least waste way and never-ending lean mentality throughout the organization
• Utilize effective talent management strategies to attract, retain, develop and engage the right people for the organization
• Responsible for executing the development, prioritization, communication and execution of our capital expenditure plans within Manufacturing for the business unit.
• Management of both direct and indirect costs through weekly metrics, staffing, initiatives and accountability
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees throughout the Manufacturing organization to foster a culture of trust and open communication.
• Responsible for forming and maintaining collaborative working relationships with customers, program management, and other support organizations.
• The Director is responsible for manufacturing and testing of complex communications and networking systems.
• The Director is also responsible for leading operations support organizations comprised of manufacturing engineering, planning and scheduling, production control, inventory management, transportation, training and compliance. This also encompasses Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities on all major programs across the organization.       
• Staffing and employee development in a challenging environment for unique skill sets in both touch labor (non-exempt) and professional (exempt individual contributor and management) positions. Collaboration & partnership with talent acquisition to ensure current and future hiring requirements are met will be critical for success.
• Financial management including knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), rates and budgets and associated overhead budgets to support manufacturing activities is a key responsibility as well as the planning and execution of strategic funds for capital equipment and machinery, as well as manufacturing technical activities.
• Works closely with the functional organizations (including Design Engineering, Quality and Mission Excellence, Global Supply Chain, Business Management, Human Resources) across the organization and site as necessary to achieve desired results and outcomes.
• The Director will be responsible for recruiting & mentoring future leaders, directing training & skill development initiatives and promoting Engagement & Inclusion activities.
• Drives operational efficiency through the elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (Engagement) (SQDCM).

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a large and diverse group, establish clear expectations and inspire commitment, building teams, value diversity and put people first.
• Demonstrated ability to improve organizational health through being aligned as an organization, executing effectively, genuinely and meaningfully connecting with employees and managing employees
• Ability to further continuous yet controlled improvements in organizations and processes and strengthening of workforce skills through application of lean thinking principles and tools.
• Ability to formulate and execute complex project plans and initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills. Clear, demonstrated commitment to open communication and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated business acumen.
• Demonstrated dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect.
  • Understands the culture of large organizations and knows how to get things done through formal and informal channels.
  • Communicates an inspired vision that motivates entire units and the organization.
  • Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to key talent in the organization.
  • Steadfastly pushes self and others to achieve company goals.
  • Champion the Company’s Business and Ethics Code of Conduct.

Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Operations Director 1

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
• 5 or more years  in a manufacturing or related environment.
• A minimum of 5 years strong senior management experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/production, operations, program management, testing, or related area
• Experience with industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as ISO 9000, Total Quality Management or Six Sigma
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the program / product lifecycle in the areas of new business pursuit, design, supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.
• Active US Top Secret clearance
• Financial management experience, including project & process control and budgets, to include familiarity with DCAA and FAR regulations and EVMS methodologies
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools such as SAP and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,200.00

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.