General Manufacturing Manager 1 - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift – 3:00pm – 12:30am

About the role

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. 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.

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.

You will be responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 15-20 represented (union) and non-represented employees and processes in a Manufacturing environment. You will work independently across organizations; manage the use of consumables to achieve budget targets; assign and manage represented EMS Operators and/or Ceramic Material and Process Specialist to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields; implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule; and perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operator and/or M&P Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements
• Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
• Assign and manage staff to maximize efficiency and achieve schedule and target productive yields
• Perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage personnel, planning, and financials
• Provide specific direction and training, as required
• Ensure 5S practices within cell areas
• Utilize both internal and external resources, and coordinate cell and functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of professional experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Engineering environment; Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Engineering environment; 9 years of work experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Engineering environment may be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with coaching and/or mentoring colleagues and/or teams
• Experience with SAP/MES
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, or other STEM area
• Previous project or personnel management experience
• Prior experience working in a represented (union) environment
• Lean Manufacturing Experience
• Technical and/or hands-on Military experience

Benefits

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. Benefits include:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $143,200.00

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.