Manager General Manufacturing 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 3 to lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Operations organization. This position will be located in Iuka, MS.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for operations execution in the Iuka, MS building 1016. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the manufacturing organization 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 Iuka.

• Overall responsibility for execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost objectives, along with Employee Engagement for a large organizational unit 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, improve inventory turns and drive month over month cost improvement
• 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 site staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience; Associate’s degree and 9 years of experience; or High School Diploma and 11 years of experience
• 3 years of leadership in a role with direct reports
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience managing multiple programs
• Experience in labor and capacity forecasting
• Proven experience with mid to high-rate production programs
• Strong working knowledge of composites manufacturing processes to include experience manufacturing composite structures
• 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
• Demonstrated success in maximizing resources and throughput
• Demonstrated ability to remove waste from production process

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in management or engineering
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement
• Demonstrated use of production control tools (e.g., schedule, MRP, manpower forecasts)
• 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

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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.