Production Operations Manager 2

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Production Operations Manager 2 to manage the production execution for Operating Unit programs, serve as Manufacturing lead for proposals, and ensure manufacturing has the necessary resources to execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production execution for Operating Unit programs
• Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Operating Unit
• Create and lead teams to resolve issues impacting Manufacturing execution
• Comprehend and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail
• Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs
• Drive continuous improvement through risk mitigation and opportunity realization
• Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division
• Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports
• Provide strategic leadership to achieve Program and Manufacturing objectives
• Support the strategic vision of the Business Division
• Collaborate with cross-organizational teams and customers to set and communicate goals and priorities

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline; or a Master’s degree with 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience leading people across large organizations
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems
• Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
• Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems
• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development
• Manufacturing experience of defense-related electronics
• Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
• Experience as a Functional Manager
• Experience with continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.
• Proposal creation and labor estimating
• Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigation type activities
• Executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement

Benefits

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