Principal Production Operations

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as Principal Production Operations based out of Baltimore, MD.

• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy

• Acts as 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

• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives

• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers

• Coordinates 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

• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

• A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s degree with 3 years of work experience in Program/Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems in a timely manner

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

• Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with a strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

• Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement

• Experience MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and SAP (Special Access Programs) is required

• U.S. citizenship is required

• A Current/Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Experience leading people and/or projects directly or indirectly

• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and CAM (Control Account Management)

• Experience following hardware in a production environment

• Experience presenting status to executive leadership (Director or VP level)

• Experience coordinating and leading the preparation of proposals, BOE’s and schedules

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work…