Description

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 1 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

This role supports the LITENING Targeting Cell, where precision, safety, quality, and adherence to manufacturing processes are critical.

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.

What You'll get to Do:

• Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, LITENING Targeting Cell specializes in the manufacturing and testing of our lower-level Thermal Imaging Source (TIS) as well as Testing/Troubleshooting/repairing at the system level.
• The Manager, General Manufacturing 1 will supervise the factory hourly team, who assemble, disassemble, repair, rework, reassemble, Test, and troubleshoot both production and depot field return units using design drawing documentation, work instructions and test procedures.
• This position will also interface with professionals from Sr. Operations Leadership, Operations Engineering, Project Management, Production Control and Product Quality disciplines. 
• Additional responsibilities include establishing daily duties among direct reports based on customer need, monitoring production metrics to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, properly addressing production, personal, and performances concerns, enforcing company, manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures, productively coaching staff members for continuous professional development, and reassuring a positive work environment with team collaboration.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing OR Master's Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience in manufacturing
• 2 or more years of experience with production planning and scheduling
• EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and/or data analysis experience
• Clear communicator who can assign tasks efficiently, resolve problems effectively, make assessments properly, and manage time proficiently
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Experience with the fundamentals of SAP / ERP
• Demonstrated experience with CAM functions
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!