Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$95,400 - $143,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a General Manufacturing Manager 1 for its 5th Shift team in Linthicum, Maryland. The position directly supervises approximately 15–20 represented (union) employees and manufacturing processes for AMEC – HVL, Legacy, Flux & Coating, and Test. The manager works independently across organizations, manages consumable use to meet budget targets, and assigns and manages represented EMS Operators to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields. The role also implements process improvements and performs required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operators and/or M&P Specialists. The manager plans and oversees manufacturing operations to support efficient production, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and product quality. Leadership responsibilities include providing direction, hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and engaging employees to reach their potential. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing, Production, IT, or Engineering environment, or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED and 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of experience leading and/or managing people and/or projects.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance.
Experience with SAP/MES.
Experience with ISO, 5S, continuous improvement (CI), and problem-solving methodologies.
Prior experience working in a represented (union) environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to employees using management guidelines and general policies.
Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgeted costs.
Manage and lead manufacturing teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
Drive employee efficiency.
Manage the area to produce quality products.
Engage employees to achieve their highest potential.
Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.
Manage consumable use to achieve budget targets.
Assign and manage represented EMS Operators to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields.
Perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operators and/or M&P Specialists.

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule where available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position