RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for a
Manufacturing Analyst located in
Buffalo, NY. The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of program performance in support of the Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU) under the Navigation, Targeting and Survivability (NT&S) Division in the Mission Systems Sector.
This position will be the point-of-contact between Manufacturing and the Program Management organization on assigned programs or projects working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, and Shipping.
What You'll Get to Do:- Act as the Operations Project Manager for assigned products and programs.
- Function as an interface between Manufacturing and functional groups and provide leadership through design, build, test, and delivery to achieve customer, program and company objectives.
- Coordinate all aspects of manufacturing scope of work throughout program lifecycle including, procurement coordination, material tracking, coordination of kitting, manpower and capacity planning, and reporting of program cost, schedule, technical and quality performance.
- Providing status of hardware of assigned Programs from the time of initial kit conversion, through manufacturing process, to delivery of hardware to internal and or external customers
- Responsible for operations cost, schedule performance and risk/opportunity management for the assigned products.
- Oversee inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP planning system to coordinate, forecast, and report on performance, risk, and mitigation plans to factory management.
- Facilitate and /or support program meetings and provide status
- Be a leader and change agent and drive improvement into our processes.
- Work to develop better metrics and visibility in reporting program cost, schedule and quality.
- Work to develop better methods/models to manage labor resources and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Manage work between Northrop Grumman facilities on assigned programs or projects as needed.
- Support data infrastructure and reporting improvements to increase visibility into manufacturing performance.
- May require occasional travel (up to ~4 times per year).
In addition to the Operation Program Engineering responsibilities, this role will also carry with it some responsibilities in the fields of Production Planning and Control, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. The individual in this role should be able to help with these other functions when team members are not available or if assigned as a stretch project.
The Ideal Candidate must have:
- excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- be able to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
- have exceptional technical, analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
- have the ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines
- be able to pay attention to detail.
Qualifications:Manufacturing Analyst Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, or other related discipline with 2 years of related experience working with manufacturing teams; Masters degree with 0 years
- Experience managing and communicating statuses on complex projects to all levels of management, including the executive level.
- Experience leading a team, providing direction, and determining priorities to achieve cost and schedule requirements.
- Experience analyzing data and figures (cost and schedule along with other manufacturing related metrics).
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
- U.S Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Defense industry experience
- Experience with MRP/SAP
- Experience/strong working knowledge of EVMS
- Continuous Improvement (CI) experience
- Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
- Quoting/estimating experience
- Supplier management experience
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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: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00
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.
