Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing 1. This leadership role involves overseeing aerospace paint and coating operations while managing and developing a team of technicians.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include directing daily assignments and ensuring compliance with program objectives. A Secret security clearance is essential.

Competitive salary range of $100,000 to $150,000, with additional benefits available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in aerospace or related environments.
• 1 year of management or lead experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for aerospace paint and manufacturing operations.
• Coach technicians in the assembly areas.
• Prepare daily work plans to support program objectives.
• Encourage career development among employees.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Aerospace experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance 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 has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 1 – Front‑Line Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Paint & Coatings IPT organization. This leadership role is located at Palmdale, CA.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily assignments and providing guidance for operations related to aerospace paint, masking, and surface preparation requirements. This includes but is not limited to performance-based gap filler, aero-fairing, scrim/applique, fastener filler, thin film, coatings, primer, and topcoat materials.
• Must be able to provide clear and concise direction and coaching to technicians and other production personnel in the assembly and manufacturing areas to remove constraints as required.
• Ensures team members receive the required training and prepares the daily work plans in support of overall program objectives.
• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.
• Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment.
• Must have 1 year of prior management and or lead experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access.
• Must be willing to work any of the following schedules: Monday – Thursday 4/10 Shift – 1st shift (5:00 am – 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 1:30 am) OR Friday – Sunday 3/10 Shift – 1st shift (5:00 am – 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 1:30 am).
• Must be willing to work extended shifts, holidays, and weekends if needed to support program schedule milestones.
• Must be willing to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 Years experience in Aerospace Coatings applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00.

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.

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.