Production Control Manager 1

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

6d•$95,400 - $143,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our 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 (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Production Control Manager 1 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 9 or more years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
US citizenship required
Demonstrated ability to leverage data, metrics, and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive informed decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief leadership, collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and align cross‑functional stakeholders
Proven capability to coordinate workload, establish priorities, and align team members around common goals, milestones, and schedules
Strong computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in business, manufacturing engineering, or other STEM areas
Experience with managing people or projects
Experience with SAP and GOLDesp or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Experience with Tableau reporting dashboards
Experience with Production Control, Scheduling, or Manufacturing Operations
Experience with Global Supply Chain, Material Management, or Logistics
Experience with Quality, Compliance, and Audit requirements within a manufacturing environment
Active Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead a team that supports the build and/or test of various products across multiple programs and business needs.
Daily time approval.
Executing the manufacturing resource planning schedule.
Meeting contractual requirements on schedule.
Helping to establish production priorities within the manufacturing cells.
Set goals and conduct performance reviews for their team.
Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of material movement and production scheduling activities to ensure efficient, predictable, and timely operations.
Developing a high‑performing team capable of meeting evolving business needs through active engagement, employee development initiatives, and clear, concise communication.
Driving on‑time delivery.
Optimizing workflow across the value stream.
Maintaining strong alignment with on‑site cross‑functional partners to support production schedules, capacity planning, and resolution of technical issues as they arise.
Data analysis and the application of standardized production methods and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and minimize cycle time across manufacturing operations.