CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

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 yours of 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. 

We are looking for you to join our Vendor Repairs and Sustainment Team as a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 based out of our Troy Hill facility in Elkridge, MD.

What You’ll get to do:

• Manage the controlled flow of material and hardware from order release into a manufacturing area through order delivery to the customer for new production assembly, sustainment spares assembly, and returned material for repair (RMR) assembly

• Directs and coordinates the activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning, to meet production/delivery requirements

• Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed

• Manages the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements

• Maintains ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency

• Participates in efforts and activities involving first-time manufacturing builds, including the establishment of workspace, process flow, and personnel responsibilities

• Provides specific direction and training, as required

• Utilizes both internal and external resources, and coordinates interdepartmental activity with operations, quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.

• Manage incoming receipt of returned fielded hardware as well as introduction or returned fielded hardware to WIP (Work in Progress)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment; Masters degree with 6 years of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment; (12 years of experience working in a Manufacturing and/or Production Environment may be considered in lieu of degree requirement)

• Experience managing and/or leading people/teams

• Experience presenting to executive staff / leadership meetings

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with production and repairs concepts

• The ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret Security Level Clearance

• Experience in a Production Control environment

• Experience using GOLD Esp

• Experience using SAP Material module

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.