Manufacturing Operations Manager 2

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Requisition ID : R10167516

• Category : Manufacturing and Production
• Location : Elkridge, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type : Secret
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available : 2

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to join our Troy Hill Operations, Manufacturing, and Testing Team .

This position is based out of our Elkridge, MD facility.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 is responsible for the direct supervision of 10 to 15 employees in a manufacturing environment.

The Manager is expected to work independently across organizations, oversee and manage all operational aspects of the manufacturing / test & integration areas.

The manager is responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance related activities, managing cost / schedule and assessing issues.

What You’ll get to Do :

• Manage daily operations of mechanical assembly, integration, and test processes.
• Assign and manage operators and test technicians to maximize efficiency.
• Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines.
• Oversee the status of work in process and material availability.
• Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules.
• Maintain ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize internal and external resources, and coordinate interdepartmental activity.
• Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts.
• Support Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, and more.
• Support customer proposal by providing basis of estimates for labor and schedule duration.
• Participate in efforts involving first-time manufacturing builds.
• Work independently across organizations.
• Manage the use of consumables to achieve budget target.
• Ensure compliance with all Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of demonstrated Manufacturing Operations management experience; or Master's Degree with 7 years;

or 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated experience mentoring, leading, and coaching a diverse team.
• Proven partnership / collaboration skills.
• Experience creating reports and presentations using MS Office tools.
• Candidate must maintain an Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in a STEM Field or management discipline.
• Experience in both production and sustainment work environments.
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation experience.
• Experience managing department budgets.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

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.

Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, and much more!

Salary Range : $119,800 - $179,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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