Manager Production Operations 2 - OEM

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Maryland; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Long term incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Manager Production Operations 2 - OEM to lead the Manufacturing Operations team on high-profile programs. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinating with PMO, MA, GSC, and Engineering to meet program goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years (or 6+ with a Master's) and experience in operations leadership, SAP/ERP, and EVMS-based budgeting, with eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management (or 6+ years with a Master's).
• Experience leading projects or initiatives in an operations-focused program or management role.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Operations team and coordinate with PMO, MA, GSC, Engineering and other partner functions.
• Report Manufacturing Operations status to the Program Manager and executives.
• Lead Manufacturing Operations proposal development activity.
• Ensure adequate resources and proper allocation to programs.
• Set and communicate goals with cross-functional teams and resolve performance issues.
• Develop and adhere to master production schedules.
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines using EVMS techniques.
• Implement risk and opportunity management practices, including mitigation and realization.
• Ensure contract scope adherence and manage change through CPB activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience (or 6+ years with Master's)

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The primary responsibilities for this position include the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance on Manufacturing Operations programs as an Operations Execution Manager (OEM).

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the Manufacturing Operations team on projects assigned to you and maintain the day-to-day interface / communication with the partner functions assigned: Program Management Office (PMO), Mission Assurance (MA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, etc.

• Comprehend and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management, and customers.

• Serve as a lead for Manufacturing Operations proposal development activity.

• Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed and that they are allocated appropriately to execute the programs assigned to you.

• Work with cross-functional teams to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities as well as communicate them to key stakeholders. Identify and resolve issues impacting performance objectives.

• Development of and adherence to master production schedules.

• Development of and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) techniques.

• Implement thorough risk & opportunity management practices, including identification, mitigation, and realization.

• Ensure the Operations team understands and adheres to the contract scope and manages change through control board activities.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Production Operations 2 - OEM:

• A Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management or 6 or more years of relevant work experience in engineering, manufacturing or business management with a Master's degree.

• Experience leading projects or initiatives in an operations-focused program or management role (e.g., Operations Program Manager or comparable position).

• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.

• Experience with SAP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager Production Operations 2 - OEM:

• Experience with development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

• Experience with data mining/manipulation software tools.

• Experience representing manufacturing as a subject matter expert at Non-Advocate Reviews / Independent Cost Evaluations (NARICE).

• Experience with Post-Production Support activity including managing repair activity.

• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities and/or Continuous improvement techniques.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00

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.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production