Manufacturing Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman•Hanover, MD

3d•$127,100 - $190,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. They have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Their 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 Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to join their team in Elkridge, MD. This role involves the direct supervision of 15 to 20 represented and non-represented employees and processes in a manufacturing environment. The manager is expected to work independently across organizations, oversee and manage all operational aspects of the manufacturing/test & integration areas. The manager is responsible for employee safety, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance related activities, managing cost/schedule, and assessing issues and developing mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. They will be accountable to meet or exceed the safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost expectations of internal and external customers across all [Product Area] programs and support ISO, LEAN, and World class manufacturing practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment; 12 years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing and/or Test Environment experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience mentoring, leading, and/or coaching
Experience with partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines within a team
Experience creating reports, trend analysis, policy & procedure updates, and presentations to functional & program leadership using MS Office tools - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a STEM Field or management discipline
Experience in both production and sustainment work environments
Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation experience
Agile manufacturing environment experience
Experience managing department budgets
Experience in a DoD regulated environment
Experience in SAP (MES) (or related) and GOLD system knowledge
Experience with production control and manufacturing processes
Operational and sustainment repair support/repair depot experience
Excellent verbal communication skills with Technician staff, Manufacturing support personnel, Functional management, Program management and related groups

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of mechanical assembly, integration, and test processes to support new production, integration, sustainment spares assembly, and returned material for repair (RMR) assembly
Assign and manage operators and test technicians to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields
Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies for with direct supervision of up to 15 non-represented employees in a manufacturing environment across one/split shift
Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed.
Directs and coordinates the activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning and Production Control, to meet production/delivery requirements
Maintains ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency
Utilizes both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with operations, quality assurance, production control, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.
Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential
Support Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital & Facility Planning, Annual Budget Planning and Monthly Cost Performance, Manpower Planning, Staffing, and ISO9001, AS9100, and all auditable processes
Support customer proposal by provide basis of estimates for labor and schedule duration
Participates in efforts and activities involving first-time manufacturing builds, including the establishment of workspace, process flow, and personnel responsibilities.
Work independently across organizations
Manage the use of consumable to achieve budget target
Support calibration process for equipment (POC)
Ensuring compliance to all Northrop Grumman policies and procedures as applicable for manufacturing environments
Ensure that equipment and machinery are maintained in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules for each assigned area
Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees
Ability to document and standardize task and efforts
Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule
Perform required GOLDesp, SAP/MES transactions to manage personnel
Ensure that equipment and work area remain in a clean and orderly condition
Maintain a safe work environment