Manager Production Operations 2

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $139,800 - $209,800 • Onsite

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 proposals. The manager ensures Manufacturing has the resources needed to execute programs, reports operational status to program leadership, sector executives, and customers, and provides strategic manufacturing leadership to support the Business Division.

The position also serves as a Functional Manager, directing Operations Project Managers, planning manpower, hiring to support the Business Division, and mentoring and assessing direct reports. The manager works across organizational teams and with customers to establish and communicate priorities, lead resolution of manufacturing execution issues, and help ensure program and manufacturing objectives are achieved.

The role is based in Baltimore, MD. Relocation assistance and travel are not available or required, respectively. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. The stated primary salary range is $139,800 to $209,800. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position. Benefits include health coverage, a savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and other benefits.

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.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and/or managing people and projects.
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement.
• 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 by mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level 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.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, or Red X.
• Proposal creation and labor estimating experience.
• Technical project management experience.
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigation experience.
• Experience as a Functional Manager.
• Experience with data mining, manipulation, and presentation.
• Expertise in executive leadership communication and engagement at the Director or VP 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.
• Comprehend and 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 the allocation of 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 set and articulate goals and priorities and communicate them to key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health plan/health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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