Northrop Grumman

General Manufacturing Manager 1

Northrop Grumman$86K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's degree with 3+ years in manufacturing/production; 9+ years experience may substitute for degree
  • Minimum 1 year of experience managing or leading people/projects
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Level Security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership across technical guidance, process development, and continuous improvement
  • Direct employees per management guidelines and policies
  • Drive efficiency and meet product cost and schedule targets
  • Manage department budget effectively
  • Ensure the production of quality products
  • Attract, retain, and develop talent for an inclusive culture
  • Execute a cohesive strategy to build an engaged workforce.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan options
  • Savings plan for financial security
  • Paid time off for personal and vacation needs
  • Education assistance and training development programs
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule where available
  • Additional benefits that enhance work-life balance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time We are looking for you to join our team as General Manufacturing Manager 1to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. The General Manufacturing Manager 1 will have organizational responsibility for test technicians. The primary mission is to meet or exceed customer requirements by providing quality products on time and within program cost targets, while promoting a lean manufacturing environment. What You'll Get to Do: - Provide leadership direction in areas such as: Technical Guidance, Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital & Facility Planning, Cost/ Benefit Analysis, Manpower Planning, Staffing, ISO9001and all auditable processes. - Provide direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. - Drive employee efficiency. - Meet product cost and schedule targets. - Manage to department budget. - Manage the area to produce quality products. - Attract, retain and develop talent and execute a cohesive strategy to create an inclusive culture and build an engaged workforce. This position is contingent upon proposal/task award. Basic Qualifications for the General Manufacturing Manager: - Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment; will also consider a minimum of 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree - At least one year of experience managing or leading people or projects - Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.) - The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Level Security clearance - U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Current Secret clearance - Experience as an electrical or test engineer - Experience managing manufacturing assembly and test - Experience with SAP or other Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system for business - Prior program, project and/or people management, cross-organizational, process improvement experience - Lean or Green Belt certified 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: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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