Production Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$139,800 - $209,800

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Production Operations Manager 2 based in Baltimore, Maryland. The role leads production execution for Operating Unit programs, overseeing manufacturing cost and schedule performance and serving as the Manufacturing lead for Operating Unit proposals. The manager ensures Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs, reports operational status to program managers, sector executive management, and customers, and provides strategic Manufacturing leadership in support of Business Division and program objectives. The position also serves as a Functional Manager, directing Operations Project Managers and carrying out manpower planning and hiring. It involves building teams to address production execution issues, mentoring and assessing direct reports, and collaborating across organizations and with customers to establish priorities and communicate them to stakeholders. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The role is based in Baltimore, MD, and relocation assistance is not available; travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience leading people across large organizations.
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
Experience acting as a liaison among multiple disciplines to solve complex problems.
Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands.
Experience driving continuous improvement by mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
Experience with SAP/ERP systems.
Current, active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
Manufacturing experience with defense-related electronics.
Experience with continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, or Red X.
Proposal creation and labor estimating experience.
Technical project management experience.
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation activities.
Experience as a Functional Manager.
Experience with data mining, manipulation, and presentation.
Expertise in executive leadership communication and engagement at the Director or Vice President level.

Responsibilities

Manage production execution for Operating Unit programs.
Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance.
Serve as the Manufacturing lead for Operating Unit proposals.
Create and lead teams to resolve issues adversely affecting Manufacturing execution of programs.
Report Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to Program Managers, Sector Executive Management, and customers.
Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs, including allocating Manufacturing resources.
Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of reporting Operations Project Managers.
Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division.
Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports.
Provide strategic leadership to achieve Program and Manufacturing objectives.
Provide Manufacturing expertise in support of the Business Division's strategic vision.
Work with cross-organizational teams and customers to establish and communicate goals and priorities to key stakeholders.

Benefits

Health Plan and health insurance coverage.
Savings Plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and/or personal business.
Education Assistance.
Training and Development.
9/80 work schedule where available.
Life and disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions.