Manager Production ; Off Shift

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Manager Production 1 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.

Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access

Learn more about our site here:

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Role description & Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

• Provides direction and motivates employees guided by established practices and precedents.

• Ability to provide and interpret written and verbal instructions

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to practices that affect his or her direct reports.

• Frequently performs ongoing tasks of the department.

• Provides support to engineering staff in the operation and maintenance (routine and non-routine) of manufacturing equipment.

• Works directly with maintenance and engineering in running, maintaining, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

• Reviews results for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness to accomplish departmental goals.

• Interacts frequently with direct reports and managers concerning operations and scheduling

• Schedules work, leads and trains direct reports, and controls processes on a scheduled basis within cost parameters while maintaining positive working relationships.

• Administers and complies with the union contract, trains new employees and new processes obtained for the department

• Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 9 years of demonstrated experience as a lead or a supervisor in a manufacturing setting OR a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management field with 5 years of experience.

• Availability and willingness to work any shift including some weekends as required, this position we are hiring for will be for the off shift.

• Ability to provide sound judgment to ensure overall quality and efficiency of the department.

• Experience using Microsoft Word and MS Office

• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic equipment

• Eligible to obtain…