RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop GrummanAeronautics Systems is hiring a
Director Supply Chain 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership position will be located in
Palmdale, CA.The Director of Supply Chain 1 will have responsibility for the Goods Movement & Logistics (GM&L) organization across a high priority program, providing strategic leadership for operations in Palmdale, California; Clearfield, Utah; and Iuka, Mississippi. This is one of the company's most critical supply chain organizations supporting the nation's premier strategic deterrence program.
The Director will lead a geographically dispersed organization responsible for all aspects of material movement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, kitting, transportation, shipping, export/import compliance, production line support, and logistics integration.
This position requires an experienced leader capable of developing organizational strategy, driving operational excellence, building high-performing leadership teams, and partnering with Program Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Production Control, Global Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure flawless execution in support of one of our nation's highest priority programs.
Role Description and Responsibilities: - Provide enterprise leadership for the Goods Movement & Logistics organization across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for GM&L operations supporting current production and future program growth.
- Lead a geographically dispersed organization consisting of managers, frontline leaders, exempt professionals, and non-exempt employees.
- Ensure standardized business processes and operational excellence across all program locations while driving consistency in execution for all aspects of warehousing, receiving, kitting, disbursement, shipping and production line support throughout our programs production lifecycle
- Partner with Program Leadership to align GM&L capabilities with production schedules, affordability objectives, and customer commitments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, cost, and employee engagement.
- Lead enterprise capacity planning, warehouse optimization, footprint expansion, and future facility stand-up initiatives supporting production growth.
- Establish performance metrics and governance processes to monitor operational health, identify risks, and execute timely corrective actions.
- Foster collaboration across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Production Control, Security, Environmental Health & Safety, and Corporate Logistics.
- Champion affordability initiatives, Lean methodologies, digital transformation, and automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency.
- Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
- Serve as the executive interface for internal and external customers regarding strategy, operational readiness, and execution performance.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, government regulations, export requirements, and contractual obligations.
Leadership Expectations:The successful candidate will:
- Inspire a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Lead through influence while building strong partnerships across multiple organizations.
- Make data-driven decisions balancing program execution, affordability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
- Build and sustain high-performing teams capable of supporting rapid program growth.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking while maintaining a relentless focus on execution.
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Model Northrop Grumman Values of Do the Right Thing, Do What We Promise, Commit to Shared Success, and Pioneer.
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field OR Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field
- At minimum, must have a current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain program access with caveat (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
- Experience leading a geographically dispersed organization comprised of managers and individual contributors (hourly and salaried) across multiple sites.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a cross-site and cross-functional environment
- Experience developing organizational strategies and executing enterprise-level operational improvements.
- Experience managing budgets, headcount, capital investments, and affordability initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree with at least 8 years of experience in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management or related field
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Experience briefing executive-level audiences
- Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Excellent communication, executive presentation, and leadership skills.
- Strong financial and business acumen
- Experience supporting Department of Defense production programs.
- Experience supporting new facility stand-up, warehouse expansion, or production ramp activities.
- Expertise implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Digital Transformation initiatives.
- Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and advanced supply chain analytics.
- Demonstrated success leading organizations through significant production growth and organizational transformation.
- Proven record of improving safety, quality, delivery, affordability, and employee engagement metrics.
- Extensive experience in supply chain operations, warehousing, logistics, transportation, inventory management, production support, or manufacturing operations.
Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,200.00
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.
