Manager of General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman • Bethpage, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager of General Manufacturing 1 to support multiple shifts within its Manufacturing and Production organization in Bethpage, New York. This is an on-site leadership role that cannot be performed remotely. The position oversees planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes for aircraft support equipment, with responsibility for a team of employees and production across welding, machining, and structural assembly. The manager ensures production schedules, quality standards, customer demand, delivery commitments, and financial goals are met while maintaining safe working conditions and complying with applicable regulations and industry standards.

The position has supervisory or management responsibilities across more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family. The manager leads a team of 15–20 technicians, coordinates daily operations and resources, monitors production performance, and develops staff. The role is based on A shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with Friday or Saturday overtime as required by business needs. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain or transfer and maintain a final U.S. Government Secret clearance and any required program access.

Northrop Grumman describes its workplace as a friendly team environment with learning opportunities, educational assistance, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. The company emphasizes ethical conduct, safety, respect, accountability, shared success, and innovation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, or manufacturing, and/or four years managing in a related environment.
• At least one year of experience leading projects or teams.
• Ability to obtain or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Moderate familiarity with blueprints and interpreting manufacturing plans.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret Department of Defense clearance.
• Experience in aerospace, support equipment, machining, assembly, or welding manufacturing.
• Leadership experience in a work environment, such as group lead or supervisor.
• Experience supervising teams of 15 or more employees.
• Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) key performance indicators.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, and drilling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and manufacturing operations for 15–20 technicians across welding, machining, and structural assembly.
• Coordinate and lead operations start-up meetings.
• Plan daily resources to meet customer and schedule demand.
• Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure tools, plans, people, and materials are available to complete assigned work.
• Report production key performance indicators to site leadership.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.
• Mentor, train, and develop staff, including performance management and corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality, and cost.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to support efficient and timely production of aircraft support equipment.
• Work with other departments to meet customer demand, delivery commitments, and financial goals.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning opportunities and educational assistance.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible 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