Manager General Manufacturing 1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a General Manufacturing Manager 1 to join its Warehouse Operations Team in Curtis Bay, Maryland (BWI). The role oversees warehouse operations and inventory control, including stock, storage, and receiving functions for contractor-owned materials and government-furnished property. The manager coordinates materials flow with Production, supports discrepancy resolution and expedites, and facilitates logistics to meet customer requirements and deadlines. The position also leads self-directed work teams, provides direction and training, manages access and onboarding responsibilities, oversees equipment and supplies, and maintains ownership of operational key performance indicators. The role requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, a master's degree and three years of relevant experience, or nine years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available. The listed primary salary range is $95,400 to $143,200.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, receiving, and/or inventory environment; or a master's degree and 3 years of such experience; or 9 years of such experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with production and planning concepts in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in receiving/inventory, production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
- Experience presenting to executive staff or leadership.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with Government Supply Chain Management systems and requirements.
- Experience with D.O.T. hazardous materials management.
- SAP Material Module experience.
- Material Handling Equipment certification.
- Experience with Lean/5S principles in manufacturing environments.
- Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee warehouse operations and manage inventory control, including stock, storage, and receiving for contractor-owned materials and government-furnished property.
- Coordinate with Production to ensure a controlled and timely flow of approved materials to meet manufacturing and engineering requirements.
- Manage and support process discrepancies and expedites to meet manufacturing goals and deadlines.
- Ensure efficient processing of incoming deliveries at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end in support of company financial goals.
- Interact with internal and external customers regarding receiving, inventory, and problem resolution.
- Coordinate all elements of the distribution process to meet customer requirements and time constraints.
- Develop self-directed work teams and provide direction and training to less senior individuals.
- Manage SAP role requests, swipe access, onboarding responsibilities, badge renewals, and new-hire and recurring training.
- Manage equipment and supplies, coordinating maintenance and calibration as needed.
- Administer the incoming damaged-goods process.
- Serve as an interplant liaison for stock order transfers and freight deliveries.
- Maintain ownership of key performance indicators that support process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
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
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
