Northrop Grumman

Manager General Manufacturing - Level 1 (Value Stream Leader)

Northrop Grumman$100K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Project Management with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Proven experience leading teams, processes, or projects.
  • Hands-on experience with Lean Applications.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong background in employee development and mentorship.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Own the execution of value streams from program kickoff through delivery.
  • Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost meet or exceed expectations.
  • Develop and execute plans to meet customer requirements in collaboration with scheduling.
  • Facilitate resource sharing and support between Engineering and Business functions.
  • Focus on employee development, process standards, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee daily management practices within the value stream.
  • Communicate and escalate critical issues regarding safety, quality, delivery, and costs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunities for overtime and shift differentials.
  • Discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.
  • Annual PTO for vacation and personal business.
  • Health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Aerospace Value Stream Leader is responsible for compliance from program kickoff through delivery. This position will be located in San Diego, CA. and will report into the Senior Manufacturing Manager Value Stream Leader.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Ownership of value stream execution from program/project kick-off through delivery.
  • Accountable for meeting or exceeding the safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers within entire value stream.
  • Ensures plans are developed and executed to meet internal and external customer requirements in coordination with Master Scheduling.
  • Support Engineering and Business Support Functions (Finance, HR, etc.) to achieve product and site sharing of resources, tools, equipment, processes, etc.
  • Intense focus and ownership of employee development. Ensure discipline and continuous improvement of all process standards.
  • Dotted-line responsibilities for all product value stream focused support functions (ME, QE, SCM, Process Centers)


Competencies
  • Customer Focus - Building strong internal and external customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
  • Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Drives engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the Value Stream achieve its objectives
  • Leading, building and managing strong teams
  • Risk management (identification and mitigation)
  • Development of process standards focused on process center


Vision / Leadership
  • Execute strategies and tactics to achieve breakthrough objectives (Strategy Deployment) and financial goals (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash) via operational goals
  • Communicate, manage and achieve process center performance KPI's
  • Create a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, sharing, and disciplined root cause problem solving
  • Perform operational-based strategic and organizational planning
  • Position has several assembly technicians directly reporting


Execution
  • Ownership of value stream execution from program/project kick-off through delivery.
  • Accountable for meeting or exceeding the safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers with entire assigned Value Stream. Ensure plans are developed and executed to meet internal and external customer requirements.
  • Own, execute and continuously improve Daily Management (Gemba, Obeya, Stand-Ups, etc.) within Value Stream.
  • Manage multiple conflicting priorities among product value streams by collaborating with Master Scheduling and other upstream internal customers to ensure priority alignment.
  • Ensure financial operating integrity by supporting financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Support customer proposals by providing basis of estimates for labor and schedule durations.
  • Ensure that equipment and machinery are maintained to accordance with preventative maintenance schedules for each assigned area
  • Communicate/escalate key issues related to safety/security, quality, delivery, employee, cost etc. upward to site leadership and downward into the organization

Talent Management
  • Proactively strengthen the Value Stream teams through the performance management process (individual and group goal setting, coaching and personnel development).
  • Establish and maintain training requirements and deploy resources accordingly.
  • Ensure succession plans are in place and be proactive in mentoring key talent to assume increased responsibilities.

Compliance
  • Advocate a safe, secure and ethical working environment that maintains compliance with federal, state and local government regulations
  • Utilize and improve the Quality Management System to achieve compliance and maintain certifications for ASD9100 and NADCAP


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment and/or Project Management, Master's degree with 3 years of experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Prior experience leading a team/process/project
  • Experience in Lean Applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong experience with employee development
  • US Citizen
  • Experience developing and driving continuous improvement projects.
  • First Line Manager experience managing assemblers and test technicians
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experienced in Aerospace dealing with both government and commercial customers
  • TS/SCI clearance


If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

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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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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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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