Northrop Grumman

Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman$81K — $122K *
Iuka, MS 38852In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of related aerospace/aviation/manufacturing experience.
  • 1 year of project or team leadership experience required.
  • Ability to obtain Secret clearance from the U.S. Government.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing data analysis and production planning.
  • Experience in a related work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations for 15-20 technicians.
  • Lead operations startup meetings to coordinate efforts.
  • Plan daily resources to meet production schedules.
  • Collaborate closely with production scheduling teams.
  • Ensure availability of tools, plans, and material for workloads.
  • Report production KPIs to site leadership regularly.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on safety and quality incidents.
  • Mentor and develop staff through performance management.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunity for educational assistance and learning.
  • Exposure to diverse projects and customers.
  • Supportive and friendly team environment.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has openings for Manager of General Manufacturing 1, to support multiple shifts within our Manufacturing and Production organization. This leadership position will be in Iuka, Mississippi. This position is on-site and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

This leader will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and timely production of aircraft. This role involves managing a team of employees, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 1 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft are produced to meet customer demand, delivered on time, and meet the company's financial goals. They are also responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. Overall, the Manager General Manufacturing 1 plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the manufacturing and delivery process.

Supervisory or management responsibilities for more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family.

Note: Position will be filling the following shifts & times primarily but is subject to change as business needs arise
  • C Shift (Friday - Sunday, 7:00am-7:30pm)
  • D Shift (Friday - Sunday, 7:00pm-07:30am)


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the daily production and manufacturing operations of 15-20 technicians.
  • Coordinate and lead operations start up meeting.
  • Daily resource planning to meet customer/schedule demand.
  • Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements.
  • Ensure tools, plans, people and material are available to complete assigned workload.
  • Report production KPIs to site leadership.
  • Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions on safety & quality incidents.
  • Mentor, train, and develop staff including performance management and corrective action.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality and cost.


The ideal candidate enjoys being a change agent while driving continuous improvement. You create a culture where teamwork and collaboration drive success and you are levelheaded in a sometimes-demanding environment. Additionally, you enjoy detailed analysis to solve problems real time. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED and 4 years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, manufacturing, and/or related environment.
  • Related experience can be defined as but not limited to production/manufacturing experience, production planning, and manufacturing data analysis.
  • 1 year of experience leading projects or teams.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Secret DoD clearance.
  • Experience within aerospace manufacturing.
  • Leadership experience in a work environment (e.g. Group Lead, Supervisor, etc.).
  • Experience supervising teams of 10+ employees.
  • Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs.
  • Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
  • Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, drilling.


Primary Level Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $122,600.00

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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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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