Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman • Elkton, MD

3d • $95,400 - $143,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manufacturing Operations Manager 1 for its Manufacturing and Infrastructure Team at the Propulsion Systems and Controls facility in Elkton, Maryland. The facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers.

The manager directs energetic mixing and casting operations, with a strict focus on safety and quality. The role oversees production planning and control, work-in-process status, material availability, and operational readiness. It also owns key performance indicators, supports continuous improvement and operational efficiency, and provides employees with direction and training.

The position requires 10% travel. Relocation assistance may be available. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. The stated primary salary range is $95,400 to $143,200. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or production environment; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with technician staff, manufacturing support personnel, functional management, program management, and related groups.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience presenting to executive staff or leadership.
• Experience with Lean/5S in manufacturing environments.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience in a production control environment.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Solumina.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate energetic mixing and casting operations while adhering to safety and quality objectives.
• Plan, manage, and control production schedules in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Oversee work-in-process status, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available as needed.
• Own key performance indicators that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Provide direction and training to employees to support operational success.
• Support customer proposals by providing basis-of-estimate information for labor and schedule durations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Northrop Grumman policies and procedures for manufacturing environments.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are maintained according to preventive maintenance schedules.

Benefits

• 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, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed