Manager of General Manufacturing 1
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. This on-site leadership role is based in Bethpage, New York, and oversees planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes for aircraft support equipment. The manager leads employees, implements production schedules, ensures quality standards, and improves processes to reduce costs and increase productivity. The role also works with other departments to meet customer demand, deliver on time, and achieve financial goals while maintaining safe working conditions and complying with applicable regulations and industry standards. The position has supervisory or management responsibility across more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family. The manager oversees daily production across welding, machining, and structural assembly, leading 15–20 technicians. The scheduled shift is A Shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday overtime may be required based on business needs. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, levelheaded change agent who is comfortable driving continuous improvement and using detailed analysis to solve problems in real time. Northrop Grumman describes opportunities for learning, educational assistance, varied projects and customers, and a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Four years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, or manufacturing, and/or four years of management experience in a related environment.
- Related experience may include production or manufacturing, production planning, and manufacturing data analysis.
- One year of experience leading projects or teams.
- Ability to obtain and/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 DoD 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) KPIs.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and material flow.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
- Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, or 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 for assigned work.
- Report production KPIs to site leadership.
- Conduct root cause analysis and 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.
- Maintain safe working conditions and comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Manage manufacturing processes to support efficient, timely production and delivery of aircraft support equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Educational assistance
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
