Senior Manager, Manufacturing & Logistics

Northrop Grumman

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 188,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan
Savings plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Manager 3 – Manufacturing & Logistics to lead daily production and the materials/logistics teams at Central Virginia sites, with primary presence in Charlottesville and regular engagement in Waynesboro.

You will ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality production, oversee the teams, and partner with engineering, quality and programs to achieve safety, delivery and cost objectives while advancing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine years in manufacturing/production, assembly, engineering and/or logistics.
  • Master's degree with seven years of relevant experience may substitute for some experience.
  • At least five years of management/leadership experience.
  • Experience with ERP/MES and materials/logistics processes.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
  • US citizenship required for government positions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production across Charlottesville and Waynesboro, ensuring schedules and commitments.
  • Lead the manufacturing and materials/logistics teams to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement with cross-functional partners (Engineering, Quality, Programs, Global Supply Chain).
  • Develop and manage budgets; report performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership
Manufacturing management
Lean manufacturing
ERP/MES experience
US Citizenship
Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
Master's degree with seven or more years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office
ERP/MES systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Manager 3 – Manufacturing & Logistics to lead daily production and the materials/logistics teams at Central Virginia sites, with primary presence in Charlottesville and regular engagement in Waynesboro.

You will ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality production, oversee the teams, and partner with engineering, quality and programs to achieve safety, delivery and cost objectives while advancing continuous improvement.

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