Manager Production Operations 2

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an OPM Manager 2 in Baltimore, MD to lead manufacturing execution, cost management, and program governance. You will coordinate with PMs, engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field with extensive manufacturing or project management experience; SAP/MRP systems expertise is highly valued, along with Lean and EVMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, test, production, or related fields.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in similar roles.
• PhD with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Manage production execution for Business Unit programs and cost/schedule performance.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all program and manufacturing objectives are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM)

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

MRP

ISE/CADSTAR

IMS Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy. Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance. Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management. Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers. Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery. Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.The Manufacturing Operations Project Management (OPM) homeroom has an opening for an OPM Manager (M2) in Baltimore, MD to support the Baltimore Mission Systems Division.We are looking for an OPM Manager 2 to support Mission Next's Secured Processing and Distributed Systems OUs.This is both a functional management position with direct reports and a Project Leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers are the interface between the Business Division and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Business Division.Responsibilities Include:Manage the production execution for Business Unit programsManage Manufacturing cost and schedule performanceServe as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business UnitCreate and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programsUnderstand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customersEnsure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programsServe as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project ManagersPerform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business DivisionMentor, develop, and assess direct reportsProvide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achievedProvide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business DivisionCandidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles, or Master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles, or PhD with a minimum of 4 years relevant experienceA minimum of 3 years of experience leading and/or managing people and/or projectsExperience with SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systemsControl Account Management experience, with earned value experience.The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required.U.S. Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and Master’s DegreeDemonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: - MRP and IMS Scheduling - SAP production planning and material management tools - ISE/CADSTAR - Earned Value Management - Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and ManufacturingExperience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributionsProgram execution experience#MPR#MFGCMPPrimary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00The 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.