E-6B IMMC Manager General Manufacturing 2

Northrop Grumman • Lake Charles, LA

2d • $104,600 - $156,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Operations Manager 2 to support its E-6B maintenance program in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Navy E-6B is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform, used to convey instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines as part of the TACAMO mission.

The Operations Manager leads assigned operations projects and coordinates day-to-day with partner functions, including Program Management, Mission Assurance, Global Supply Chain, and Engineering. The role oversees manufacturing and production operations, manages staffing to meet program schedules, and is accountable for employee safety, product quality, on-time delivery, customer cost targets, and continuous improvement. The manager also supports customer relationships, proposal development, contract negotiations, and communication of project status to customers, executives, and other stakeholders.

The position requires demonstrated cross-organizational and customer collaboration, clear communication of goals and priorities, strong leadership, and a record of building high-performance teams with emphasis on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention. Travel is required approximately 25% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 10+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in aviation industry manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, scheduling, or operations management.
• Ability to relay and receive information.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
• Ability to provide direction and determine priorities to achieve goals.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures.
• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to change physical locations as needed, including the physical ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• A&P License.
• Prior E-6B experience.
• Prior experience managing programs and proposal development.
• Current Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Operations team projects and maintain day-to-day communication with partner functions, including Program Management, Mission Assurance, Global Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Manage team performance, motivation, guidance, mentoring, cross-training, succession planning, and employee development.
• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Oversee daily production operations and operational aspects of one or more manufacturing or production areas.
• Manage staffing needs to support current and forecasted program schedules.
• Support proposal development and basis-of-estimate preparation for potential contracts.
• Participate in negotiations involving contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and program stakeholders.
• Coordinate with direct reports and managers regarding operations and project scheduling.
• Exercise sound judgment and ensure department quality and efficiency.
• Ensure employee safety, quality products, on-time delivery within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and present cost, schedule, and performance status for projects in the area.
• Assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Set and communicate goals and priorities, and build high-performance teams focused on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED