Manager General Manufacturing 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 for its Elkton, MD facility to lead production scheduling and process improvement. You will direct mixing and casting operations, ensure safety and quality, and manage material flow in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include 12 years in manufacturing with advanced degrees as applicable, strong communication with leadership, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production environment or
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production
• Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production
• Excellent verbal communication with Technician staff, Manufacturing support personnel, Functional management, Program management and related groups
• Support customer proposals by providing basis of estimates (BOE) for labor and schedule durations
• Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures for manufacturing environments
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate energetic mixing and casting operations while maintaining safety and quality objectives.
• Direct and coordinate activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules with Material Requirements Planning to meet production/delivery requirements.
• Oversee status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure resources are available as needed.
• Maintain ownership of KPIs that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Provide specific direction and training to employees to ensure operational success.

Skills

Verbal communication

Executive presentation

Security clearance

Production control

Lean/5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Production

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 in need of a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to join our Manufacturing and Infrastructure Team at its Elkton, Maryland facility.Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourismWhat You’ll get to do:Direct and coordinate energetic mixing and casting operations while maintaining a strict adherence to safety and quality objectives.Direct and coordinate activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirementsOversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as neededMaintains ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.Provides specific direction and training to employees to ensure operational success.Basic Qualifications:Must have 12 year of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment. Will also consider those with a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment and those with a Master's degree with 6 years of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment.Excellent verbal communication skills with Technician staff, Manufacturing support personnel, Functional management, Program management and related groupsSupport customer proposal by providing basis of estimates (BOE) for labor and schedule durationsEnsuring compliance to all Northrop Grumman policies and procedures as applicable for manufacturing environmentsEnsure that equipment and machinery are maintained in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules for each assigned areaThe ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is required, US citizenship is a pre-requisitePreferred Qualifications:Experience presenting to executive staff / leadershipExperience with Lean/5S in manufacturing environments.Active U.S. Secret Security Level ClearanceExperience in a Production Control environmentExperience with SAPExperience with SoluminaPrimary Level Salary Range: $115,600.00 - $173,400.00The 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.