Manager General Manufacturing 1

Job Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 1 in San Diego, CA for 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm).

What you will get to do:

• Daily oversight of all aspects and phases of assembly and test with the manufacturing organization.
• Provide direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies and procedures.
• Oversight of other assembly and test personnel.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all manufacturing employees.
• Ensure all products are built and tested per requirements to produce quality products.
• Drive employee efficiency to reduce cost and meet schedule requirements.
• Promote an atmosphere of engagement enabling employees to achieve their highest potential.
• Maintain employee training matrix and to ensure training is up to date within their control.
• Work closely with the Production Control team and support groups to set priorities for the production and test teams.
• Work closely with the manufacturing and test engineering team to resolve issues within the work cells and identify equipment and tooling needs.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and ability, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and will be proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 or more years of experience; OR in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 9 or more years of relevant experience may be considered
• Experience working with other functions such as Production Control, Manufacturing engineering, and Quality
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline
• 5 years direct leadership experience
• SAP experience
• Experience in production assembly, production test environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement
• Active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance or higher

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!

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. For our complete EEO/AA 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.