Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

6d•$98,900 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Production Operations professional to join their team in Baltimore, MD. This role serves as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for the development and execution of the manufacturing strategy. The position involves overseeing product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities, acting as the main contact for program activities and leading review sessions with internal and external customers. The role requires assessing project and technical issues, developing action plans, and creating mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem-solving. Responsibilities also include coordinating proposal preparation, developing manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creating master production schedules, and managing material planning and production scheduling. A key aspect of the role is driving continuous improvement by mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline.
Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Proposal Preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems.
Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands.
Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
Experience leading people and/or projects directly or indirectly.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and SAP (Special Access Programs)
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management.
Experience communicating with executive leadership (Director or VP level)
Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Responsibilities

Primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy
Primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customers to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance
Oversee and manage the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management
Assess project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers
Coordinate and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery
Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities