Northrop Grumman

Shipping Operations Manager 2

Northrop Grumman$115K — $173K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years in manufacturing or a master's with 6 years in the same; must support US Government, commercial, and international customers.
  • 5+ years managing unionized employees.
  • Experience in Global Supply Chain Planning and/or Management.
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Programs clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall operations of BWI Shipping, including all shifts and supporting personnel.
  • Align operations to Northrop Grumman guidance and customer requirements.
  • Engage and develop cross-functional teams, including represented and professional staff.
  • Supervise the use of equipment like forklifts and cranes for material movement.
  • Oversee scheduling with carriers, reconcile freight bills, and manage claims.
  • Conduct audits and corrective action investigations in the shipping area.
  • Report area metrics and provide trend analysis and improvement recommendations.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule where available
  • Flexible benefits tailored for individual and family needs.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Shipping Operations Manager 2 based out of Baltimore, MD.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Manage overall operations of BWI Shipping, including shipping office and floor functions and supporting personnel (1st and 2nd shift)
  • Align ops execution to Northrop Grumman guidance (PrOP) and customer requirements
  • Engage and develop cross-functional represented and professional teams, including shipping office (SEA), floor (IBEW), drivers (IUE), quality, and analysts
  • Supervise employees who use a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, hand carts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products or goods within a plant, office, or warehouse
  • Supervise the scheduling with carriers, reconcile freight bills, prepare and negotiate claims, and select or recommend carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material
  • Supervises employees who maintain records and check invoices/bills of lading
  • Provide management backup support for Material Distribution Center (MDC)
  • Perform interpersonal or interdepartmental conflict resolution and optimization
  • Outline and implement solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
  • Oversee the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment
  • May assist in selecting appropriate containers and wrapping methods for materials to be shipped or stored
  • Manage and delegate the planning, scheduling, and routing inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight
  • Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
  • Act as an advisor to senior management/ELT and customers, including quality and DCMA
  • Access management of secured storage within Shipping floor
  • Responsible for conducting investigation and closure of shipping area audits and corrective actions
  • Report and present area metrics, providing analysis of trends and recommendations for improvement to upper management / ELT


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in manufacturing supporting US Government, commercial, and international customers; master's degree with 6 years of experience in manufacturing supporting USG, commercial, and international customers
  • Experience in Global Supply Chain Planning and/or Management
  • Experience Working with and/or managing represented [union] employees for 5 or more years
  • Experience with MS Office User (min Intermediate): Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance (s)
  • U.S. Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in manufacturing AND U.S. Government, commercial, and international shipping
  • Experience with SAP User (Manufacturing Execution System)
  • Experience with MS SharePoint platform planner and workflow management
  • Experience in Engineering or engineering management


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!

#MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,600.00 - $173,400.00

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.

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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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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