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 culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
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 responsible for the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of a diverse product portfolio. The Director is responsible for leadership of several technologically similar process cells, with spans of control generally ranging between 300-500 people.
The Director is the primary advocate responsible for safety process implementation in the cells and has responsibility for establishing, leading, and facilitating goal attainment, resource management, operational planning, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
Roles and responsibilities: Ensure safety within the workforce and throughout the facility.
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives through SQDCM and related tools.
Oversee manufacturing and testing of complex products within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Lead a complex, engaged team comprising of various work groups.
Collaborate with other functional support organizations to build an integrated 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.
Direct planning and execution of strategic funds for capital equipment and manufacturing activities.
Recruit and mentor future leaders, directing training and skill development initiatives.
Foster a high degree of teamwork and collaboration.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and strong people leadership skills.
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 with financial management including project control and budgets.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Test Engineering.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100.
Demonstrated Six Sigma tools experience.
Previous experience working with a union represented population.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Active US Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Salary Range: $165,400 - $248,000
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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