RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 3 to lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Operations organization. This position will be located in Iuka, MS.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for operations execution in the Iuka, MS building 1016. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the manufacturing organization for a program(s).  The candidate will be measured on both financial and non-financial indicators directly related to safety, quality, on-time delivery, employee engagement, and cost profitability.  The Candidate’s other primary roles include both creation of strategic vision (long-term) and tactical management (short-term) for the assigned programs within Iuka.

Overall responsibility for execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost objectives, along with Employee Engagement for a large organizational unit with-in the FCC siteStrong focus on safe work environment, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement activitiesOptimizes product flow, production rates, and product mix to meet customer demands, improve inventory turns and drive month over month cost improvementResponsible for proactive resource management to mitigate production schedule risksSupport a work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management to encourage the highest level of employee commitment and cooperationManage site staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience; Associate’s degree and 9 years of experience; or High School Diploma and 11 years of experience3 years of leadership in a role with direct reportsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP)Experience managing multiple programsExperience in labor and capacity forecastingProven experience with mid to high-rate production programsStrong working knowledge of composites manufacturing processes to include experience manufacturing composite structuresDemonstrated consistent use of the following competencies: Business acumen, composure, delegating, interpersonal savvy, planning, time management, timely decision making, presentation skillsDemonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environmentUnderstanding and use of root cause analysisDemonstrated success in maximizing resources and throughputDemonstrated ability to remove waste from production process

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in management or engineeringActive DoD Secret Security ClearanceExperience in implementing continuous improvementDemonstrated use of production control tools (e.g., schedule, MRP, manpower forecasts)A demonstrated progressive increase in responsibilities within operations organization

Competencies for Success:

Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organizationConflict management skills and negotiation skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational skillsAbility to multitask and prioritizeAbility to work independently in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environmentInitiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellenceMotivator of people; coachChange agent with strong problem solving and decision-making skillsHigh energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.