Manager Production

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Manager Production 1 located in Buffalo, NY.

• Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
• Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees.
• Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
• This position will be responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
• Determines daily production schedules based on coordination with MFG support staff and in conjunction with engineering plans, production specifications, plant capacity, availability of parts, and manpower requirements.
• Work in conjunction with other production managers to develop and execute the overall strategy of the assembly and/or test workforce at the Buffalo campus including establishing capacity, equipment and training plans to meet current and future demand.
• Readjusts schedules according to production progress, change orders, or other delaying conditions.
• This position will also be responsible for developing and tracking weekly and monthly metrics associated the efficiency (performance index) and quality (yield, rework ratios) of the staff that reports to them.
• The Production Manager will coordinates as needed to determine status of assigned projects.
• This position will have a key role in driving leading continuous improvement projects and will develop and maintain a comprehensive set of quantitative metrics to better manage area performance.
• The person filling this position should be hands on and willing to help with assembly or test tasks if called upon. Additionally, the Production Manager should be prepared to lead by example by working additional hours when they have direct reports working during non-typical times.

The ideal candidate in this role will need to be very driven and self-motivated and have a solid business acumen; strong technical skills; demonstrated high level of attention to detail and quality; strong quantitative and analytical skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated success in working in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm when under pressure.

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of industry experience with at least 3…