Manager Production Operations 2

Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required for this position. Travel is expected, up to 10% of the time.

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.

We are looking for a Manager Production Operations 2 based in Rolling Meadows, IL. There are two openings: one will support the Targeting Operating Unit (OU) and one will support the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) OU. This role provides oversight to lead a strong integrated Operations team including Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance personnel in support of production lines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Operations IPT Lead for an Operational Unit within the division.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Operations team (Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain/Supplier Performance Management, Quality & Mission Excellence).
• Act as a liaison between the Program leadership and the Operations team.
• Responsible for Operations program cost/schedule performance and risk/opportunity management.
• Ensure hardware items are repaired, manufactured, tested, and delivered in accordance with turnaround time requirements.
• Oversee inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP planning system to coordinate forecast, and report on performance, risk, and mitigation plans to schedule factory management.
• Coordinate strategic planning across the OU Programs for common parts/builds and equipment use to ensure efficient resource management.
• Review and manage Capacity Plans, RWA strategies, Corrective Actions, and Audits for the product line.
• Attend and/or lead program meetings and provide status including presenting operations status to site leadership.
• Act as a lead within the Operations team providing training and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related disciplines with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working with manufacturing teams, including Global Supply Chain (GSC) and Mission Assurance (MA); OR a Master’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience; OR a Ph.D. with 4 or more years of related experience.
• Experience in cost management, variance analysis, and developing and implementing corrective action plans (or NG CAM experience).
• Experience demonstrating responsibility, authority, and accountability for cost control account management, and compliance.
• Experience developing schedule and cost impact assessments and estimating the mitigation costs to implement risk mitigation steps.
• Experience with Financial and Budgetary systems.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Advanced Packaging or Semiconductors.
• Defense industry Management experience in one of the following disciplines: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Office.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems.
• Experience with management and handling of government property.
• Experience with proposal generation.
• Experience directing and implementing Root Cause & Corrective Action.

Skills

• Ability to create trusted relationships with customers and leadership teammates.
• Ability to effectively present information on complex projects to stakeholders, Sr. Leaders, and Executives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as the operations focal point to the Program Manager to ensure contract requirement satisfaction.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00. 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.