Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Linthicum (MD)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 143,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Savings plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a 2nd Shift General Manufacturing Manager 1 in Linthicum, MD to supervise 15–20 represented employees in ACT – Assembly Coating and Test. You will oversee safety, quality, scheduling and budget adherence while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include directing manufacturing operations, leading teams, implementing process improvements, and performing SAP/MES transactions to manage workforce and production data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or related field with 5+ years in Manufacturing/Production/Engineering, or advanced degree with fewer years.
  • Master’s Degree with 3+ years in Manufacturing/Production/Engineering.
  • High School Diploma/GED plus 9+ years in Manufacturing/Production/Engineering may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Provide directions to employees using management guidelines and policies.
  • Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
  • Lead manufacturing teams in hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
  • Drive employee efficiency and align area to produce quality products.
  • Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.
  • Perform required SAP/MES transactions.

Skills

People leadership
Leadership
DoD Secret clearance
SAP/MES

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering
Master’s Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering
High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/MES
ISO 5S
CI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a 2nd Shift General Manufacturing Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.

You will be responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 15 - 20 represented (union) employees and processes in a Manufacturing environment for ACT – Assembly Coating and Test. You will work independently across organizations; manage the use of consumables to achieve budget targets; assign and manage represented EMS Operators to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields; implement our process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule; and perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operator and/or M&P Specialist.

What You’ll Get to Do:
  • Provide directions to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies.
  • Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgeted costs.
  • Manage and provide leadership to manufacturing teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
  • Drive employee efficiency.
  • Manage the area to produce quality products.
  • Engage employees to achieve their highest potential.
  • Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.
  • Perform required SAP/MES transactions.
Basic Qualifications for General Manufacturing Manager 1:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Production, IT, Engineering environment or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Production, IT, Engineering environment or equivalent experience; High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 9 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Production, IT or Engineering environment or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience leading and/or managing people and/or projects
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for General Manufacturing Manager 1:
  • Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • Experience with SAP/MES.
  • Experience with ISO, 5S, CI, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Prior experience working in a represented (union) environment.
What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $143,200.00

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 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.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production

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