Production Manager: Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

Northrop Grumman Corp.

South Dakota

On-site

USD 91,000 - 136,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

9/80 schedule

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Buffalo, NY seeks a Production Manager 1 to supervise and develop the assembly/test workforce, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will lead production planning, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining metrics on efficiency and yield.

The role requires strong technical and business acumen, with hands-on involvement during peak times. This leadership position involves schedule optimization, training, and capacity planning on the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with industry experience and leadership3+ years leading teams; advanced degrees optional.
Experience with manufacturing methods, procedures and quality.
Experience in a metrics-driven culture and presenting data.
Lean manufacturing experience and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise and train employees to improve quality and output.
Set daily production schedules with engineering and MFG input.
Coordinate with other managers to plan capacity and training.
Develop and track metrics on efficiency and yield of staff.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and actions.
Hands-on support for assembly or test when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Metrics-driven

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

IPC-610/J-STD 001 certs

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

The role requires strong technical and business acumen, with hands-on involvement during peak times. This leadership position involves schedule optimization, training, and capacity planning on the

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