Manager Supply Chain 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Learning opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Beavercreek, OH, is seeking a Goods Movement Manager to oversee production flow and coordinate movement of parts, materials, and assemblies.

The role includes leading a multi‑discipline team, establishing targets, and tracking performance to meet program financial goals. The candidate will manage schedules, improve processes, and develop tools for exceptional performance, with a focus on KPIs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years in supply chain/production or Master’s with 3 years in same fields, or High School with 9 years’ experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and clearance requirements (DoD Secret).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi‑disciplined team to meet KPIs and program goals.
• Coordinate production schedules and ensure timely movement of parts, materials, and assemblies.
• Monitor line balance, WIP, and inventory; analyze trends and drive corrective actions.
• Perform performance evaluations and enforce company policy when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain management

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

SAP ERP

Microsoft Project

Open Plan

Job description

Goods Movement Manager Supply Chain 2

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, we provide opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We value intellectual curiosity, diversity, and innovation.Our Global Supply Chain organization seeks a qualified candidate in Beavercreek, OH to manage goods movement and support production flow.

The Goods Movement Manager oversees the coordination of production schedules and ensures timely movement of parts, materials, and assemblies. This role includes estimating timescales with clients, driving supplier delivery performance, setting execution targets, and tracking performance to achieve program financial goals. The manager leads multi‑disciplined teams, develops process improvements, and creates tools for exceptional performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage team to company goals with KPIs.
• Oversee day‑to‑day workflow of production staff.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees per company policy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through process controls on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop trend‑analysis tools for WIP and inventory to signal abnormalities and guide corrections.
• Monitor each program’s plan and actuals to ensure optimal line balancing, WIP control, and elimination of over production.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, learning opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Candidates should be self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, inventory management, or production ORa Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in the same fields ORHigh School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience in the same fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP ERP experience.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Scheduling experience (Microsoft Project, Open Plan).
• Experience managing aerospace production control and/or warehousing.

Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 – $181,600.00. The range is a guideline; base pay is determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Additional benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance. For a full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit Northrop Grumman EEO.