Manager Supply Chain 2

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, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

This position will manage a team of supply chain professionals and oversee all aspects of Supply Chain for the Business Unit, delivering status reports, acting with a sense of urgency in response to critical requirements, as well as applying supply chain knowledge and experience to successfully navigate a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment with high expectations.

Responsible for all phases of the Goods Movement Warehousing, Kitting and Distribution processes including, but not limited to, material requirements planning, inventory and perishable materials management, coordination/collaboration with Make Integration and Manufacturing on part/order priorities, movement of parts/tools throughout and between work centers, and engineering product stock room.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 20+ Production Controllers, across multiple shifts, within the Advance Composites Center (ACC)

• Assign and monitor team workloads to ensure efficient and effective execution

• Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies

• Provide required training/coaching to subordinates ensuring adequate process/SOW knowledge for success

• Manage and monitor department performance to ensure compliance with expectations and service level agreements

• Develop and Execute the strategy for internal tracking of parts/orders through complete build cycle

• Will collaborate with various programs on projects related to Goods Movement processes within ACC

• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external teammates, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, MRB, Industrial Engineering, Shipping, etc. to ensure performance to schedule commitments

• Direct team activities associated with product transportation, storage, and material handling requirements, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability

• Develop and Execute enhanced WIP reporting, improving real-time status of orders as they move through the build cycle

• Create and Implement plan to address future distribution needs focusing on innovation and digital transformation objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience

• Relevant experience includes Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Management or related field

• Prior experience leading a team, process and/or projects

• Experience conducting presentations to senior leadership

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership

• Internal Northrop Grumman Goods Movement and/or Logistics experience

• Experience with Risk/Opportunity management

• Experience with GSC compliance audits