Manufacturing Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Elkridge, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to lead a manufacturing/test team. You will supervise 15–20 employees, manage daily operations, and drive improvements to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires a Secret clearance, prevents relocation, and involves collaboration across multiple departments to optimize cost and schedule while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in manufacturing/test environments
• Master's degree with 6+ years in manufacturing/test environments; 12+ years in lieu of degree may be considered
• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required

Responsibilities

• Supervise 15–20 employees in manufacturing/test environment
• Oversee production schedules and material readiness
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI ownership to meet goals
• Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, quality, production control, and engineering
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP (MES)

GOLD system

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 based out of Elkridge, MD.

You will be responsible for the direct supervision of 15 to 20 represented and non-represented employees and processes in a manufacturing environment. The Manager is expected to work independently across organizations, oversee and manage all operational aspects of the manufacturing/test & integration areas. The manager is responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance related activities, managing cost/schedule and assess issues and developing mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Manage daily operations of mechanical assembly, integration, and test processes to support new production, integration, sustainment spares assembly, and returned material for repair (RMR) assembly
• Assign and manage operators and test technicians to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields
• Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies for with direct supervision of up to 15 non-represented employees in a manufacturing environment across one/split shift
• Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed.
• Directs and coordinates the activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning and Production Control, to meet production/delivery requirements
• Maintains ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency
• Utilizes both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with operations, quality assurance, production control, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.
• Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential
• Support Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital & Facility Planning, Annual Budget Planning and Monthly Cost Performance, Manpower Planning, Staffing, and ISO9001, AS9100, and all auditable processes
• Support customer proposal by provide basis of estimates for labor and schedule duration
• Participates in efforts and activities involving first-time manufacturing builds, including the establishment of workspace, process flow, and personnel responsibilities.
• Work independently across organizations
• Manage the use of consumable to achieve budget target
• Support calibration process for equipment (POC)
• Ensuring compliance to all Northrop Grumman policies and procedures as applicable for manufacturing environments
• Ensure that equipment and machinery are maintained in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules for each assigned area
• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels
• Accountable to meet or exceed the safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost expectations of internal and external customers across all [Product Area] programs
• Support ISO, LEAN, World class manufacturing practices
• Ability to document and standardize task and efforts
• Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule
• Perform required GOLDesp, SAP/MES transactions to manage personnel
• Ensure that equipment and work area remain in a clean and orderly condition
• Maintain a safe work environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment; 12 years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience mentoring, leading, and/or coaching
• Experience with partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines within a team
• Experience creating reports, trend analysis, policy & procedure updates, and presentations to functional & program leadership using MS Office tools - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a STEM Field or management discipline
• Experience in both production and sustainment work environments
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation experience
• Agile manufacturing environment experience
• Experience managing department budgets
• Experience in a DoD regulated environment
• Experience in SAP (MES) (or related) and GOLD system knowledge
• Experience with production control and manufacturing processes
• Operational and sustainment repair support/repair depot experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills with Technician staff, Manufacturing support personnel, Functional management, Program management and related groups

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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