Manager Production 1

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

4d • $86,300 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The site designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium-caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment in support of national security and defense customers.

The role is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and directing, motivating, scheduling, and training employees. The supervisor oversees departmental processes and work within cost parameters, reviews performance for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness, and works with direct reports and managers on operations and scheduling. The position also supports engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing equipment operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and administers and complies with the union contract.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 10 years of experience as a lead or supervisor in a manufacturing setting, or a bachelor's degree in a technical or management field and 6 years of experience.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, including some weekends as required.
• Ability to use sound judgment to ensure the department's overall quality and efficiency.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and MS Office.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Eligible to obtain a DoD Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Flexibility with work assignments.
• Proactive safety attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with energetic materials.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Prior experience working in a union environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Provide direction and motivate employees using established practices and precedents.
• Provide and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to practices affecting direct reports.
• Frequently perform ongoing tasks of the department.
• Support engineering staff in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Work directly with maintenance and engineering to run, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Review results for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness in support of departmental goals.
• Interact frequently with direct reports and managers concerning operations and scheduling.
• Schedule work, lead and train direct reports, and control processes on a scheduled basis within cost parameters while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Administer and comply with the union contract, and train employees on new processes.
• Use sound judgment to ensure the department's overall quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager