Manufacturing Operations Manager 2

Company:  Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Elkridge
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Requisition ID: R10167516

  • Category: Manufacturing and Production

  • Location: Elkridge, 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: 2

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 (NGMS) is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to join our Troy Hill Operations, Manufacturing, and Testing Team . This position is based out of our Elkridge, MD facility.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 is responsible for the direct supervision of 10 to 15 represented and non-represented employees and processes in a manufacturing environment. The Manager is expected to work independently across organizations, oversee and manage all operational aspects of the manufacturing/test & integration areas. The manager is responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, supporting continuous improvement and quality assurance related activities, managing cost/schedule and assess issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

What You’ll get to Do:

  • Manage daily operations of mechanical assembly, integration, and test processes to support new production, integration, sustainment spares assembly, and returned material for repair (RMR) assembly.

  • Assign and manage operators and test technicians to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields.

  • Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies for with direct supervision of up to 15 non-represented employees in a manufacturing environment across one/split shift.

  • Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed.

  • Direct and coordinate the activities to plan, manage, and control production schedules, in conjunction with Material Requirements Planning and Production Control, to meet production/delivery requirements.

  • Maintain ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive process control, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

  • Utilize both internal and external resources, and coordinate interdepartmental activity with operations, quality assurance, production control, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.

  • Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential.

  • Support Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital & Facility Planning, Annual Budget Planning and Monthly Cost Performance, Manpower Planning, Staffing, and ISO9001, AS9100, and all auditable processes.

  • Support customer proposal by providing basis of estimates for labor and schedule duration.

  • Participate in efforts and activities involving first-time manufacturing builds, including the establishment of workspace, process flow, and personnel responsibilities.

  • Work independently across organizations.

  • Manage the use of consumables to achieve budget target.

  • Support calibration process for equipment (POC).

  • Ensure compliance to all Northrop Grumman policies and procedures as applicable for manufacturing environments.

  • Ensure that equipment and machinery are maintained in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules for each assigned area.

  • Encourage and provide direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.

  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

  • Accountable to meet or exceed the safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost expectations of internal and external customers across all (Product Area) programs.

  • Support ISO, LEAN, World class manufacturing practices.

  • Ability to document and standardize task and efforts.

  • Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.

  • Perform required GOLDesp, SAP/MES transactions to manage personnel.

  • Ensure that equipment and work area remain in a clean and orderly condition.

  • Maintain a safe work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of demonstrated Manufacturing Operations management experience; Master's Degree with 7 years of demonstrated Manufacturing Operations management experience; 13 years of demonstrated Manufacturing Operations management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Demonstrated experience mentoring, leading, and coaching a diverse team.

  • Proven partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines within a team.

  • Experience creating reports, trend analysis, policy & procedure updates, and presentations to functional & program leadership using MS Office tools - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a STEM Field or management discipline.

  • Experience in both production and sustainment work environments.

  • Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation experience.

  • Agile manufacturing environment experience.

  • Experience managing department budgets.

  • Experience in a DoD regulated environment.

  • Experience in SAP (MES) (or related) and GOLD system knowledge.

  • Experience with production control and manufacturing processes.

  • Operational and sustainment repair support/repair depot experience.

  • Excellent verbal communication skills with Technician staff, Manufacturing support personnel, Functional management, Program management and related groups.

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.

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!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

  • 401k.

  • Educational Assistance.

  • Life Insurance.

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.

  • Paid Time Off.

  • Health & Wellness Resources.

  • Employee Discounts.

Salary Range: $119,800 - $179,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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