Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector in Buffalo, NY seeks a Principal Production Operations liaison. You will act as the Operations Project Manager for assigned products and coordinate manufacturing interfaces across PMO, MRP, QMA, GSC, engineering and shipping.

This role requires strong leadership, cost and schedule discipline, and EVMS/CAM experience. Onsite full-time with occasional travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related discipline with minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience managing and communicating statuses on complex projects to all levels of management.
• Experience leading a team and prioritizing to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Experience with cost and schedule data analysis and other manufacturing metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

• Act as the Operations Project Manager for assigned products and programs.
• Coordinate interfaces between Manufacturing and PMO, MRP, QMA, GSC, Engineering, and Shipping.
• Provide leadership through design, build, test, and delivery to meet objectives.
• Forecast and report program cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Manage inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Program management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

MRP/SAP

EVMS

CAM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Sector is looking for a Principal Production Operations liaison located in Buffalo, NY. This position it full time onsite. The Principal Operations Program Manager (OPM) will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of program performance in support of the Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU) under the Navigation, Targeting and Survivability (NT&S) Division in the Mission Systems Sector.

This position will be the point-of-contact between Manufacturing and the Program Management organization on assigned programs or projects working with Quality & Mission Excellence, Engineering, Business Management and Global Supply Chain.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Act as the Operations Project Manager for assigned products and programs.
• Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between Manufacturing and functional groups including but not limited to the Program Management Office (PMO), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, and Shipping.
• Function as an interface between Manufacturing and functional groups and provide leadership through design, build, test, and delivery to achieve customer, program and company objectives.
• Coordinate all aspects of manufacturing scope of work throughout program lifecycle including baseline development, procurement coordination, material tracking, coordination of kitting, manpower and capacity planning, and reporting of program cost, schedule, technical and quality performance.
• Responsible for operations cost, schedule performance and risk/opportunity management for the assigned products.
• Oversee inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP planning system to coordinate, forecast, and report on performance, risk, and mitigation plans to factory management.
• Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing, test and manufacturing support functions
• Facilitate and /or support program meetings and provide status including presenting Operations status to site leadership.
• Be a leader and change agent and drive improvement into our processes.
• Work to develop better metrics and visibility in reporting program cost, schedule and quality.
• Work to develop better methods/models to manage labor resources and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Estimate the Operations content in proposals to secure new business and ensure the accuracy, feasibility and affordability of pricing data that is being presented to customers.
• Manage work between Northrop Grumman facilities on assigned programs or projects as needed.
• May require occasional travel (up to ~4 times per year).

In addition to the Operation Program Engineering responsibilities, this role will also carry with it some responsibilities in the fields of Production Planning and Control, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. The individual in this role should be able to help with these other functions when team members are not available or if assigned as a stretch project.

The Ideal Candidate must have:

• excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• be able to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
• have exceptional technical, analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
• have the ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines
• be able to pay attention to detail.

Principal Production Operations Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, or other related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience working with manufacturing teams; minimum of 3 years with a Master’s degree
• Experience managing and communicating statuses on complex projects to all levels of management, including the executive level.
• Experience leading a team, providing direction, and determining priorities to achieve cost and schedule requirements.
• Experience analyzing data and figures (cost and schedule along with other manufacturing related metrics).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• U.S Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Defense industry experience
• Experience with MRP/SAP
• Experience/strong working knowledge of EVMS
• Continuous Improvement (CI) experience
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Quoting/estimating experience
• Supplier management experience

What We Can Offer You:

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.