General Manufacturing Manager - Production Leadership

Northrop Grumman

Iowa (LA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 143,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing I for its Business Unit, Armament Systems, located in Plymouth, MN. This role leads Engineering Technicians in a fast-paced production environment focused on proximity ammo programs.

The position requires 7 years of experience (3 years with a BS or 1 year with an MS in engineering) and 2+ years of people leadership, with strong communication and manufacturing know-how. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

7 years of experience required; 3 years with BS or 1 year with MS in an Engineering Discipline.
2+ years of people leadership experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Engineering Technicians within the Operations department.
Support Proximity Ammo programs within Armament Systems.
Set and promote high standards for quality and safety.
Drive accountability and Northrop Grumman values: integrity, quality, shared success, innovation.
Coordinate with engineering and program management to allocate resources effectively.
Balance workload to meet current and future program needs.
Provide coaching, training, and quarterly feedback to direct reports.