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Northrop Grumman

Director Manufacturing Operations 1

Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Requisition ID: R10174230

Category:

Manufacturing and Production

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector

seeks a

Director, Manufacturing Operations 1

to join the team of operations leadership at the

Baltimore Operations locations (BWI) in Linthicum, MD.

The BWI facility is a growing manufacturing organization responsible for the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of a diverse product portfolio within the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector. The Director is responsible for leadership of several technologically similar process cells, generally spanning between 300-500 people.

Operations functions based on World Class Operations principles with cell leadership focused on lean tools governed by an SQDCM focus. The Director is the primary advocate responsible for safety process implementation in the cells and has responsibility to establish, lead, and facilitate goal attainment, resource management, operational planning, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. The director oversees the Cell Managers and cell support leadership.

Roles and responsibilities:

Ensure safety within the workforce and throughout the facility.

Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives through SQDCM and champion implementation of system leadership principles.

Responsible for manufacturing and testing of complex products within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Lead a complex, 24x7 engaged team comprising of various work groups.

Collaborate with functional support organizations to build an integrated and dynamic organization focused on customer results.

Utilize MRP, Scheduling, and planning tools to resolve competing priorities.

Lead resource development to meet customer requirements.

Manage financial aspects including Earned Value Management (EVM) and budgets.

Recruit & mentor future leaders and promote Engagement & Inclusion activities.

Foster teamwork and collaboration amongst peers and customers.

Must have excellent communication skills, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to multi-task competing priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

A minimum of 8 years of experience leading and managing a diverse team.

Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/production, operations, or related area.

Experience working across multiple disciplines with a focus on product development and producibility.

Experience with financial management and familiarity with DCAA and FAR regulations.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as ISO 9001 or Six Sigma.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required.

US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Test Engineering.

Experience with ISO9001/AS9100.

Demonstrated Six Sigma tools (ex. Green Belt, Black Belt).

A track record of utilizing lean philosophies to promote quality and productivity.

Previous experience working with a union represented population.

Understanding of the program/product lifecycle as it applies to quality.

Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools such as SAP.

Previous experience leading high-performance teams in complex manufacturing operations.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to motivate performance urgency.

Active US Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Salary Range:

$165,400 - $248,000

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website.

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