Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

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 in Plymouth, MN for the Armament Systems unit. The role leads a team within the Operations department on PGK programs, driving quality, safety and productive performance.

Qualified candidates bring 7 years of manufacturing leadership, plus 2+ years in project/people leadership. US citizenship for Secret clearance is required; Advanced degrees are a plus and IPC J-STD-001 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• 2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; US citizen for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Engineering Technicians within the Operations department.
• Set and promote high standards for quality and safety.
• Foster integrity, quality, shared success and innovation.
• Coordinate resources with engineering and program management for the PGK program.
• Develop team capabilities and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

Excel

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing I for its Business Unit, Armament Systems located in Plymouth, MN. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills

Responsibilities Of This Role

Lead a team of Engineering Technicians within the Operations department. This General Manufacturing Manager role supports the Northrop Grumman Armament System PGK programs.

Specific Responsibilities And Desired Experience Include

• Effectively lead a diverse team of Engineering Technicians in a dynamic product production environment.
• Set and promote high standards for quality and safety.
• Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.
• Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support the PGK program and achievement in key performance metrics
• Drive Team technical excellence in Production.
• Balance PGK group workload and staffing requirements to meet current and future program needs.
• Coach direct reports in the areas of career development, performance, and teamwork. Provide training and development opportunities. Provide continual feedback and hold quarterly connections.

Basic Qualifications

• We are emphasizing skills for this role. Position requires 7 years of experience. Will consider 3 years of w/ a BS degree of 1 year experience w/ a MS degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral
• Experience working in manufacturing environment
• Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• Strong general knowledge in manufacturing methods and processes
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification

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 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.