Manager Manufacturing Operations 3

Northrop GrummanSunnyvale, CA
$159,500 - $239,300Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Manufacturing Operations 3 based out of Sunnyvale, CA at the Marine Systems campus.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, maintenance or heavy assembly; OR a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, maintenance or heavy assembly (4 additional years of manufacturing, maintenance or heavy assembly experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
  • Management and/or leadership experience.
  • Experience with manufacturing methods and processes.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

  • General MRP / ERP experience.
  • Government contracting and fixed price production experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Management.
  • Current or active security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct all aspects and phases of designated operations from inception through completion, including fabrication, machining, welding, assembly and test (steam plant).
  • Responsible for the cost and schedule performance of Operations programs or subsystems of major programs in designated areas.
  • Monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, cost performance to budgets, identifies process problems and develops solutions, and provides cost and schedule performance data/status as the Cost Area Manager for programs in area.
  • Direct the work of Supervisors and Employees, supports safety initiatives, and interfaces with Employee Union representatives as required for areas of responsibility.
  • Provide leadership across the manufacturing team.
  • Direct and lead the organization to meet manufacturing delivery dates.
  • Provide leadership and guidance in areas such as technical guidance, process development, continuous improvement, safety, capacity and production planning, Capital/Facility planning, cost/benefit analysis, Manpower planning and staffing, workforce engagement, and merit planning.
  • Collaborate and liaise with the various leaders across the site to meet all business requirements and milestones.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
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