Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD, seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to lead 2nd‑shift warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, and outbound shipping; you will manage a represented workforce and drive performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience or a Master’s with less, willingness to work 2nd shift, and ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with required years; Master’s degree preferred for senior track.
• Experience leading a 2nd shift in warehouse, supply chain, or inventory control.
• Experience with MMAS or similar material control environments.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, Oracle) for transactions.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd-shift warehouse operations across receiving, inventory control and outbound shipping.
• Manage and develop a 2nd-shift team; provide direction and feedback.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, discrepancies, and accurate on-hand balances.
• Own inventory management and material control for 2nd shift.
• Lead outbound operations to meet production schedules and deliveries.
• Develop KPIs for inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and throughput.
• Standardize processes, training, and EHS/5S practices on shift.
• Serve as primary 2nd-shift operations lead; manage handoffs and escalations.
• Coordinate with cross-site functions to resolve material flow issues.
• Support audits and corrective actions for MMAS compliance.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

MMAS

Security clearance

2nd shift experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Oracle

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 looking for you to join our team as a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 based out of our Baltimore Logistics Center in Baltimore, MD.

2nd Shift Hours - 2:00pm - 11:30pm

What You’ll Get To Do

• Lead 2nd‑shift warehouse operations across receiving, inventory control, and outbound shipping/issue activities
• Manage and develop a 2nd‑shift team of represented workforce; provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback
• Oversee receiving operations, system receipts, put‑away, and discrepancy resolution
• Own inventory management and material control for 2nd shift, ensuring accurate on hand balances, timely transactions, and robust internal controls
• Lead outbound operations (picking, kitting, staging, shipping) to meet production schedules and delivery commitments
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy, cycle counts, receiving throughput, outbound performance, and overall 2nd‑shift effectiveness
• Champion process standardization, documentation, training, and EHS/5S practices to maintain a compliant, safe, and efficient warehouse operation
• Serve as the primary 2nd‑shift operations lead, ensuring effective shift handoffs and clear communication of priorities, constraints, and escalations
• Interface directly with external functions and peer operations managers across shifts and sites to coordinate material flows and resolve issues
• Support internal and external audits, providing objective evidence of MMAS compliance and effective inventory control, and leading 2nd‑shift corrective actions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management; a Master’s degree and 6 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management; High school diploma/GED and 12 years of combined experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or inventory management may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
• Experience Leading (supervisor, team lead, or manager) in a fast-paced environment in warehouse, supply chain, or inventory control and driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies
• Experience working with inventory management in a distribution environment (material control, transactions, inventory accuracy, or cycle counting)
• Experience using MMAS (Material Management and Accounting Systems) requirements, internal controls, or similar compliant material control environments
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint, Oracle, or equivalent) for material and inventory transactions.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift and adjust hours as required by operational needs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DFARS audit expectations and associated internal control frameworks
• Experience implementing or managing a cycle count program across multiple shifts
• Demonstrated success driving inventory accuracy improvements and reducing transactional errors through process, training, or system changes
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma tools (5S, standard work, value stream mapping, root cause/corrective action); Green Belt or equivalent preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including developing and managing KPIs/metrics for inventory accuracy, cycle counts, receiving/outbound performance, or warehouse operations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of partnering with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Finance, Compliance, and peer managers across shifts and sites
• Prior experience leading off‑shift or multi‑shift operations, including shift handoff practices and escalation protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for analysis, reporting, and communication

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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.