Manager of Manufacturing Operations 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Manager of Manufacturing Operations, where you'll lead teams in a critical role that shapes the future of defense technology. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, overseeing safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with diverse teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with government regulations. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role is perfect for those who thrive in leadership positions and are passionate about making a significant impact in the industry. If you're ready to take on a challenge and lead a team to success, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 15 years of related engineering experience required.
• Must have active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience in managing ATF assets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams and promote high standards for quality and safety.
• Manage operational aspects of manufacturing and production.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Agile Methodologies

Financial Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Detailed Operation Procedures (DOPs)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10174645

• Category: Manufacturing and Production

• Location: Elk River, Minnesota, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 of Manufacturing Operations 3 , to provide Site Leadership within our Armament Systems Business Unit. This leadership role is located in Elk River, MN. This facility is an owned and operated explosive load, assemble, pack and test facility.

The Manager of Manufacturing Operations has oversight for all operational aspects of the site manufacturing, production and test areas, is responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement. Provides leadership direction of site and facility safety, testing and test procedures, and manufacturing and loading operations as well as business operation responsibilities to include budget oversight, risk management, staffing, resource management, and strategic planning. This position requires a strategic leader with demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a large and diverse workforce, establish clear expectations, inspire commitment, and build high performing teams.

• Set and promote high standards for quality and safety through peer reviews, process control, and performance feedback, to include control and authorization of all personnel on or around facility. Chair the local Safety Review Board (SRB) and participate on the Plant Process Control Board (PPCB) on safety related items.

• Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, across engineering, and senior leadership on highly complex challenges resulting in critical impacts to the business.

• Utilize strategy deployment, kaizen, problem solving, lessons learned, and 5S. Uphold importance of process excellence and applying continuous improvement methods.

• Review and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Detailed Operation Procedures (DOP’s).

• Coordinate internal, external, and government audits to ensure compliance to processes. Conducts routine facility walks to evaluate processes and compliance to standards.

• As a Responsible Party to ATF, accountable to execute large inventory audits per ATF regulation.

• Resource management responsibilities across site, ensuring resources are available to meet business goals. Conduct performance assessments, employee development, and succession planning. Ensure development of employees is aligned to capability and capacity strategies.

• Assign prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written technical proposals.

• Responsible for capital and maintenance planning, coordinates with financial and business leadership to obtain funds needed to meet planning.

• Coordinate tours of facility and processes to educate internal and external customers.

This positions standard work schedule is a 4/10, Monday through Thursday schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus 15 years of related professional/military engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline plus 13 years of related professional/military engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline plus 11 years of related professional/military engineering experience.

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, or be eligible to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance

• Experience supporting Classified government and Department of Defense programs/contracts.

• Experience with DCMA and ATF requirements management. This role is a Responsible Party to the ATF.

• Experience managing ATF assets and licenses preferred.

• Leadership experience that includes building a high performing team.

• Strong background in Lean/Agile and proven results from process improvement implementation.

• Strong financial planning, monitoring, and forecasting skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.

Salary Range: $142,600 - $213,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.