RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a General Manufacturing Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located in Clearfield, UT.
Position Summary / Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for a section of operations execution in the Freeport Composite Center (FCC). The primary purpose of this position is to lead a cost center for a program(s). The candidate will be measured on both financial and non-financial indicators directly related to safety, quality, on-time delivery, employee engagement, and cost profitability. The Candidate's other primary roles include both creation of strategic vision (long-term) and tactical management (short-term) for the assigned programs within FCC.
· Has overall responsibility for execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost objectives, along with Employee Engagement for a cost center with-in the FCC site.
· Strong focus on safe work environment, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement activities.
· Optimizes product flow, production rates, and product mix to meet customer demands.
· Responsible for proactive resource management to mitigate production schedule risks.
· Support a work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management to encourage the highest level of employee commitment and cooperation
· Manage a cost center's staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations.
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:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of of related manufacturing experience and 2 years of leadership experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of related manufacturing experience and 2 years of leadership experience. In lieu of a degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma and 9 years of related manufacturing experience.
Proven experience with mid to high rate production programs.
Demonstrated consistent use of the following competencies: Business acumen, composure, delegating, interpersonal savvy, planning, time management, timely decision making, presentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Understanding and use of root cause analysis.
Experience manufacturing Composites structures.
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or other related disciplines.
Experience in implementing continuous improvement.
Demonstrated use of production control tools (e.g., schedule, MRP, manpower forecasts.
Experience in labor and capacity forecasting.
Demonstrated success in maximizing resources and throughput.
Demonstrated ability to remove waste from production process.
A demonstrated progressive increase in responsibilities within operations organization.
Competencies for Success:
Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
Conflict management skills and negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment.
Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.
Motivator of people; coach.
Change agent with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player.
Primary Level Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $156,800.00
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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
