Manager General Manufacturing

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 2 based in Sunnyvale, CA
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• Supervise production control and material handling personnel moving material via various types of material handling equipment.

• Responsible for the direct supervision/management of approximately 18 hourly employees to meet contract delivery requirements.

• Responsible for providing direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies

• Supervise Coordinators and Material Handling personnel to ensure compliance with shop instructions, i.e. drawings, programs, tooling, manufacturing methods and QA documents with emphasis on production control.

• Lead, guide, and direct the efforts of the team with the highest regard to safety and budget goals, which requires a fundamental understanding of the lean principals.

• Work with program managers to plan and level load program hours; addressing cost, material and production order release schedules.

• Provide direction to subordinates based on general policies and management guidance. Review work for adequacy in meeting objectives. Full working knowledge of procedures and practices. Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Procedures and Shop Paper Handbook.

• Interpret and execute policies and procedures issues by recommending solutions for production control and Interface and navigate with MRP (material requirements planning) and MES (manufacturing execution system).

• Instill strong manufacturing practices in housekeeping set forth by Environmental Health and Safety and Fire Protection Departments.

• Apply the Union and Company agreement to ensure compliance with the Company Policies and Procedures.

• This is a three-shift facility and the candidate selected will direct second shift personnel.

The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills and will be available during off time, or on weekends, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR a Master's degree 6 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR a PhD and 4 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience (4 additional years of relevant manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in production control and material handling.

• Supervisory and/or leadership experience.

• Experience with an MRP ES system.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

• US Citizenship required

• Heavy manufacturing experience

• Aerospace industry experience

• Process experience

• Experience in a union environment

• Experience managing hourly employees

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman…