Manager General Manufacturing 2

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Manager General Manufacturing 2 for San Diego, CA.

The leadership responsibilities for the General Manufacturing Manager 2 position includes daily oversight of all aspects and phases of assembly and test with the manufacturing organization. The manager provides direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies and procedures. The Gen. Mfg. Manager 2 will also be responsible for directly managing a team of front-line managers. Through the front-line managers, they will also have indirect oversight of other assembly and test personnel. They’ll be 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, and promote an atmosphere of engagement enabling employees to achieve their highest potential. Other duties include but are not limited to maintaining employee training matrix and to ensure training is up to date within their control, working closely with the Production Control team to set priorities for the production and test teams, as well as working closely with the manufacturing 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.

Shift Hours – 6:00Am - 3:30pm

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 or more years of experience; OR in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 12 or more years of relevant experience may be considered)

• Ability to work with other functions such as Production Control, Manufacturing engineering, and Quality

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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

• Knowledge of 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!