Director Supply Chain 1

Relocation assistance may be available. A current active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required to start; ability to obtain and maintain program access with caveat (PAR) is required. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Director Supply Chain 1 to lead the Goods Movement & Logistics (GM&L) organization across a high-priority program, providing strategic leadership for operations in Palmdale, California; Clearfield, Utah; and Iuka, Mississippi. This critical supply chain role supports the nation’s premier strategic deterrence program.

The Director will lead a geographically dispersed team responsible for all aspects of material movement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, kitting, transportation, shipping, export/import compliance, production line support, and logistics integration.

Our leaders embody our values: upholding ethical standards, fostering a safe and respectful environment, delivering predictable results, committing to shared success, and pioneering innovation to shape the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for the Goods Movement & Logistics organization across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for GM&L operations supporting current production and future program growth.
• Lead a geographically dispersed organization consisting of managers, frontline leaders, exempt professionals, and non-exempt employees.
• Ensure standardized business processes and operational excellence across all program locations, driving consistency in warehousing, receiving, kitting, disbursement, shipping, and production line support.
• Partner with Program Leadership to align GM&L capabilities with production schedules, affordability objectives, and customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead enterprise capacity planning, warehouse optimization, footprint expansion, and future facility stand-up initiatives supporting production growth.
• Establish performance metrics and governance processes to monitor operational health, identify risks, and execute timely corrective actions.
• Foster collaboration across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Production Control, Security, Environmental Health & Safety, and Corporate Logistics.
• Champion affordability initiatives, Lean methodologies, digital transformation, and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
• Serve as the executive interface for internal and external customers regarding strategy, operational readiness, and execution performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, export requirements, and contractual obligations.

Leadership Expectations

• Inspire a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Lead through influence while building strong partnerships across multiple organizations.
• Make data-driven decisions balancing program execution, affordability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams capable of supporting rapid program growth.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking while maintaining a relentless focus on execution.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Model Northrop Grumman Values: Do the Right Thing, Do What We Promise, Commit to Shared Success, and Pioneer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management, or a related field OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in the same fields.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed organization comprised of managers and individual contributors (hourly and salaried) across multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-site and cross-functional environment.
• Experience developing organizational strategies and executing enterprise-level operational improvements.
• Experience managing budgets, headcount, capital investments, and affordability initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience briefing executive-level audiences.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense production programs.
• Experience supporting new facility stand-up, warehouse expansion, or production ramp activities.
• Expertise implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and advanced supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant production growth and organizational transformation.
• Proven record of improving safety, quality, delivery, affordability, and employee engagement metrics.
• Extensive experience in supply chain operations, warehousing, logistics, transportation, inventory management, production support, or manufacturing operations.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $185,400.00 - $278,200.00. The final offer considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.