Director Supply Chain 1

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks a Director Supply Chain 1 to lead the Goods Movement & Logistics organization across multiple sites. You will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and build high-performing teams while ensuring flawless execution for a premier defense program.

This role requires a proven record with multi-site leadership, experience in supply chain optimization, and the ability to partner with program leadership, manufacturing, engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with substantial supply chain leadership experience.
• Active ability to obtain DoD program access and region-specific security clearances.
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed organization across multiple sites.
• Proven track record in driving cost reductions and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for GM&L across multiple sites.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for GM&L operations.
• Lead a geographically dispersed organization of managers and professionals.
• Ensure standardized processes and operational excellence across warehousing, receiving, kitting, disbursement, shipping and production line support.
• Partner with Program Leadership to align GM&L capabilities with production schedules and customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, cost and employee engagement.
• Lead enterprise capacity planning, warehouse optimization, footprint expansion, and facility stand-up initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-site leadership

Data-driven decisions

Lean methodologies

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems

Transportation Management Systems

Advanced analytics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Director Supply Chain 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

The Director of Supply Chain 1 will have responsibility for the Goods Movement & Logistics (GM&L) organization across a high priority program, providing strategic leadership for operations in Palmdale, California; Clearfield, Utah; and Iuka, Mississippi. This is one of the company’s most critical supply chain organizations supporting the nation’s premier strategic deterrence program.

The Director will lead a geographically dispersed organization responsible for all aspects of material movement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, kitting, transportation, shipping, export/import compliance, production line support, and logistics integration.

This position requires an experienced leader capable of developing organizational strategy, driving operational excellence, building high-performing leadership teams, and partnering with Program Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Production Control, Global Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure flawless execution in support of one of our nation’s highest priority programs.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Role Description And Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for the Goods Movement & Logistics organization across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for GM&L operations supporting current production and future program growth.
• Lead a geographically dispersed organization consisting of managers, frontline leaders, exempt professionals, and non-exempt employees.
• Ensure standardized business processes and operational excellence across all program locations while driving consistency in execution for all aspects of warehousing, receiving, kitting, disbursement, shipping and production line support throughout our programs production lifecycle
• Partner with Program Leadership to align GM&L capabilities with production schedules, affordability objectives, and customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead enterprise capacity planning, warehouse optimization, footprint expansion, and future facility stand-up initiatives supporting production growth.
• Establish performance metrics and governance processes to monitor operational health, identify risks, and execute timely corrective actions.
• Foster collaboration across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Production Control, Security, Environmental Health & Safety, and Corporate Logistics.
• Champion affordability initiatives, Lean methodologies, digital transformation, and automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency.
• Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
• Serve as the executive interface for internal and external customers regarding strategy, operational readiness, and execution performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, export requirements, and contractual obligations.

Leadership Expectations

• Inspire a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Lead through influence while building strong partnerships across multiple organizations.
• Make data-driven decisions balancing program execution, affordability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams capable of supporting rapid program growth.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking while maintaining a relentless focus on execution.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Model Northrop Grumman Values of Do the Right Thing, Do What We Promise, Commit to Shared Success, and Pioneer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field OR Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field
• At minimum, must have a current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain program access with caveat (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
• Experience leading a geographically dispersed organization comprised of managers and individual contributors (hourly and salaried) across multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-site and cross-functional environment
• Experience developing organizational strategies and executing enterprise-level operational improvements.
• Experience managing budgets, headcount, capital investments, and affordability initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience briefing executive-level audiences
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience supporting Department of Defense production programs.
• Experience supporting new facility stand-up, warehouse expansion, or production ramp activities.
• Expertise implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and advanced supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant production growth and organizational transformation.
• Proven record of improving safety, quality, delivery, affordability, and employee engagement metrics.
• Extensive experience in supply chain operations, warehousing, logistics, transportation, inventory management, production support, or manufacturing operations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,200.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.