Director of Manufacturing and Infrastructure 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 179,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Manufacturing and Infrastructure to lead operations across multiple sites. This pivotal role involves optimizing manufacturing workflows, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing management, a strong leadership background, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact the future of manufacturing in a highly regulated environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational landscape and drive strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and operations.
• 5+ years of experience managing diverse teams and driving results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes to meet production and quality goals.
• Develop strategies for optimizing workflows using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Lean Methodologies

EHS Compliance

Program Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Manufacturing Management Software

Facility Management Systems

EHS Compliance Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10177577

• Category: Manufacturing and Production

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Northridge, California, United States of America | Elkton, Maryland, United States of America | Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America | Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

The Northrop Grumman Weapon Systems (WSD) Division is seeking a Director of Manufacturing and Infrastructure 2 to join our team located in Linthicum or at one of our major sites Northridge, Elkton, Rocket Center, Plymouth. This position will be a member of the Operations Leadership Team of the division. The selected candidate will lead the Manufacturing and Infrastructure including facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety Division teams across multiple sites in creating differentiated solutions to our U.S. and international customers’ toughest challenges.

This position will be responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end manufacturing operations, infrastructure management, facility maintenance, and EHS programs within a highly regulated industry including energetics environments. This role will ensure alignment of manufacturing and EHS functions with corporate strategies, while ensuring that facilities and infrastructure support operational needs and comply with rigorous industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all manufacturing processes to ensure they meet production, quality, and cost-efficiency goals.

• Develop strategies for optimizing manufacturing workflows, implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to improve product quality, production timelines, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations, including ITAR, DFARS, etc. in all manufacturing activities.

• Direct the management of infrastructure and facilities to ensure they meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee facility maintenance, equipment reliability, and infrastructure upgrades to support ongoing and future production needs.

• Develop long-term facility and infrastructure plans to support organizational growth, including budgeting, resource allocation, and capital project management.

• Ensure facilities are secure, compliant with defense industry standards, and optimized for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

• Lead EHS programs to foster a safe and compliant working environment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and emergency response drills to identify and address potential hazards.

• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and drive initiatives for waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop strategic plans that align manufacturing, facilities, infrastructure, and EHS initiatives with business goals.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators across all areas, driving continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare and manage budgets for manufacturing, facilities, infrastructure, and EHS, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost management.

• Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team across manufacturing, EHS, facilities, and infrastructure.

• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical skills, safety awareness, and compliance knowledge within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field of study and 15+ years of relevant professional experience (or 12+ years with a Master's degree).

• Experienced manager with at least 5 years leading diverse functional or program teams driving outcomes and achieving results.

• Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.

• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and business acumen.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills, as well as program management, strategy, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required.

• Management experience and skills, or other comparable leadership positions, to include management of offsite and matrixed personnel, and employee development.

• Proficiency in manufacturing management software, facility management systems, and EHS compliance tools.

• Understanding of Lean methodologies and implementation

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-discipline teams, budgets, and schedules

• 20% travel is required

• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Northrop Grumman Sector-sector specific experience.

• Prior experience managing a portfolio of diverse and complex projects for Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations.

• Creative thinking to solve resource challenges for large programs or products.

• Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organizational impacts.

• Possess strong interpersonal and written skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; and must be a team player.

• Experience managing supplier relationships.

• DoD service or experience with DoD customers to include strategy development, management and leadership experience.

• Current Top-Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $179,500 - $311,800

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.