2nd-Shift Manufacturing Ops Manager: Inventory & Shipping

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 at the Baltimore Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD. You will lead receiving, inventory control, and outbound activities, while coaching a 2nd-shift team and coordinating with cross-functional peers to sustain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes KPI development, process standardization, and adherence to MMAS/ERP controls; a Secret clearance is noted, with a 2:00pm–11:30pm shift, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management; a Master’s degree and 6 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management; High school diploma/GED and 12 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd-shift warehouse operations across receiving, inventory control, and outbound shipping/issue activities
• Manage and develop a 2nd-shift team of represented workforce; provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback
• Oversee receiving operations, system receipts, put-away, and discrepancy resolution
• Own inventory management and material control for 2nd shift, ensuring accurate on hand balances, timely transactions, and robust internal controls
• Lead outbound operations (picking, kitting, staging, shipping) to meet production schedules and delivery commitments
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy, cycle counts, receiving throughput, outbound performance, and overall 2nd-shift effectiveness
• Champion process standardization, documentation, training, and EHS/5S practices to maintain a compliant, safe, and efficient warehouse operation
• Serve as the primary 2nd-shift operations lead, ensuring effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities, constraints, and escalations
• Interface directly with external functions and peer operations managers across shifts and sites to coordinate material flows and resolve issues
• Support internal and external audits, providing objective evidence of MMAS compliance and effective inventory control, and leading 2nd-shift corrective actions

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Root-cause analysis

Lean / Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years experience

Master’s degree plus 6 years experience

High school diploma / GED with 12 years experience

Tools

MMAS

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 at the Baltimore Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD. You will lead receiving, inventory control, and outbound activities, while coaching a 2nd-shift team and coordinating with cross-functional peers to sustain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes KPI development, process standardization, and adherence to MMAS/ERP controls; a Secret clearance is noted, with a 2:00pm–11:30pm shift, and opportunities to