Manufacturing Operations Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 3 to oversee the operational activities at the Baltimore Logistics Center (BLC) in Baltimore, MD .

You will have organizational responsibility for up to 50+ employees including Professional, Management and Union represented employees. The primary mission is to meet or exceed customer requirements by providing material on time while promoting a lean operations environment.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Set a vision and create a culture built around employee trust and world class performance

• Train and develop newly hired staff members

• Engaging employees to achieve their highest potential

• Providing leadership direction in areas such as:
  Technical Guidance, Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital & Facility Planning, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Manpower Planning, Staffing, AS9100 and all auditable processes

• Managing annual budgetary responsibilities for assigned department

• Provide guidance to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies

• Drive employee efficiency

• Managing assigned department to meet or exceed established KPIs

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Production Control Environment;
  Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Production Control Environment, 12 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Production Control Environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Exceptional Leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing people and/or teams in a Manufacturing and/or Production Control environment Including experience managing organizations of 20 or more individuals

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Program, Engineering, Functional Support Management, and Professionals

• Proficient in developing and managing budgets with responsibility for cost performance

• Demonstrated ability to set vision and bring the energy to set culture

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the driving performance through KPIs through implementation of culture and business rhythms

• Strong working knowledge of SAP and associated transactions

• Familiar with MMAS (Materials Management and Account System)

• Experience working in a union represented environment

• LEAN and process improvement experience

• Technical STEM degree

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which…