Description

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. Our mission is to deliver differentiated value to our programs, by manufacturing products with the highest possible quality at the most affordable rate. Search our current job openings and join us to be at the front line of innovation.

The Operations team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 2 based out of Woodland Hills, CA.

What You’ll Get to Do:

You will be responsible for developing and administering budgets, executing, and recommending modifications to organizational processes and procedures. This leadership position requires working closely and collaborating with the Woodland Hills and SLC manufacturing organizations, engineering, program office, mission assurance, transportation, and supply chain management. You will also be responsible for the daily operations of a teams or work cells.

These responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of the staff.
• Assignment of work, schedules, day-to-day workflow, and operating costs.
• Assignments are received in task-oriented terms.
• Provides directions to subordinates using established policies and procedures.
• Supports targeted training plan execution for new operators introduced to the team or work cell to ensure proficiency is obtained and maintained.
• Works with other functional areas to ensure program goals are executed in support of cost, schedule and quality.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of experience; Master's Degree + 3 years of experience; Ph.D + 0 years of experience (Note, an additional 4+ years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Experience in solving problems on the manufacturing floor.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance.
• Experience in managing consumables / supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Optics / Glass manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience in Lean Manufacturing, data driven decision making and visual factory management.
• Experience with clean room protocols.

What We Can Offer You:

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