Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

9d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager General Manufacturing 1 for its Ground Support Equipment organization in Palmdale, California. The role leads manufacturing activities involving maintenance and repair of Ground Support Equipment, tooling, and Special Test Equipment. The manager leads and mentors a team of non-exempt employees, ensures required training and daily work orders are completed, and supports employee career development. The position also drives affordability initiatives and process improvements, and plans and prioritizes machine-shop work. The role offers a 4/10 first-shift schedule, learning opportunities, exposure to a variety of projects and customers, and a team environment. The position requires an active U.S. Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and five years of related professional or military experience in general manufacturing and/or tooling/production, or a bachelor's degree and one year of related professional or military experience in general manufacturing and/or tooling/production.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• At least one year of prior management or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree and at least five years of aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-exempt employees responsible for maintaining and repairing Ground Support Equipment, tooling, and Special Test Equipment.
• Lead the GSE/Tooling team in applying best practices in accordance with PrOP documents, technical orders, and owner manuals.
• Provide direction and mentorship to GSE mechanics, machine-shop personnel, and tooling personnel.
• Ensure team members receive required training and prepare daily work orders supporting equipment maintenance.
• Encourage and guide employee career development, including educational options for highly motivated employees.
• Lead efforts to identify, pursue, and support affordability initiatives and process improvements.
• Plan machine-shop work and set priorities.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED