Manager Production 1

Northrop Grumman•Buffalo, NY

2d•$90,900 - $136,300•Onsite

About The Position

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 is looking for a Manager Production 1 located in Buffalo, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of industry experience with at least 3 years’ of experience leading teams and/or personnel; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; Associate Degree with 7 years of experience. We will also consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with Manufacturing methods, procedures and product quality.
Experience working in a performance-based and metrics-driven culture.
Experience developing and presenting metrics and utilizing metrics to improve manufacturing operations.
Lean manufacturing experience.
MS Excel and PowerPoint experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master’s degree
Previous or current certifications in IPC-610 and/or J-STD 001.
Experience working with mechanical and electrical manufacturing/production processes.
Experience with electrical testing processes.
Extensive MS Excel and PowerPoint experience
Understanding of the products produced by the Buffalo campus including CEESIM, JTE, and Magnetics.
Experience working with SAP.
Demonstrated success in working in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees.
Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
This position will be responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
Determines daily production schedules based on coordination with MFG support staff and in conjunction with engineering plans, production specifications, plant capacity, availability of parts, and manpower requirements.
Work in conjunction with other production managers to develop and execute the overall strategy of the assembly and/or test workforce at the Buffalo campus including establishing capacity, equipment and training plans to meet current and future demand.
Readjusts schedules according to production progress, change orders, or other delaying conditions.
This position will also be responsible for developing and tracking weekly and monthly metrics associated the efficiency (performance index) and quality (yield, rework ratios) of the staff that reports to them.
The Production Manager will coordinates as needed to determine status of assigned projects.
This position will have a key role in driving leading continuous improvement projects and will develop and maintain a comprehensive set of quantitative metrics to better manage area performance.
The person filling this position should be hands on and willing to help with assembly or test tasks if called upon.
Additionally, the Production Manager should be prepared to lead by example by working additional hours when they have direct reports working during non-typical times.