Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

6d • $98,900 - $148,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Production Operations professional based in Baltimore, Maryland. The role serves as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of manufacturing strategy, and oversees product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities. The position coordinates operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance with internal and external customers, assesses project and technical issues, and drives plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals. It also supports proposal preparation, manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, master production schedules, material planning, and production scheduling through product delivery, while driving continuous improvement and managing risks and opportunities. Travel is required 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and SAP access, and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; or a master's degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
• 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 across 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) access.
• 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 at the Director or Vice President level.
• Experience with SAP or another Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Act as the primary contact for product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities, and lead program review sessions with internal and external customers.
• Oversee and manage product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities while serving as the primary liaison to program management.
• Assess project and technical issues and develop and drive action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and intervene in problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line and cell managers, and customers.
• Coordinate and lead proposal preparation; prepare and review manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications; create master production schedules; and coordinate material planning and production scheduling through product delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

Benefits

• Health Plan and health insurance coverage
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Company-paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• 9/80 work schedule where available

What This Job Offers

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