Manager Production Operations 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Production Operations 2 based in Rolling Meadows, IL. There are two openings: one will support the Targeting Operating Unit (OU) and one will support the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) OU.

The Manager, Production Operations 2 provides the required oversight to lead a strong integrated Operations team including Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance personnel in support of production lines. 

As a key leader, you will lead a high-performing team and will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of program performance. 

The qualified candidate will have demonstrated success leading a team within the cost and schedule requirements of the program.

The position requires a solution-based philosophy and the demonstrated ability to develop practical execution plans in a dynamic and complex environment.

Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information resulting in effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of a strong operational program foundation with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers.

Strong leadership characteristics are essential as this role drives strategies to meet or exceed cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

This position has significant senior leadership influence as a key interface between Operations and Program execution and requires a candidate with strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to lead in an environment of continuous change.

This position requires the ability to report at the Director level including monthly status for Operations planning and execution tasks, inputs into monthly and quarterly Business Unit reporting, and oversight of EVMS for Operations.

Collaboration with Program and functional leaders to develop and nurture a highly competent and engaged team that delivers on commitments and embodies the “best culture” is essential.

What you will get to do:

• Serve as the Operations IPT Lead for an Operational Unit within the division.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Operations team (Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain/Supplier Performance Management, Quality & Mission Excellence).
• Act as a liaison between the Program leadership and the Operations team.
• Responsible for Operations program cost/schedule performance and risk/opportunity management.
• Ensure hardware items are repaired, manufactured, tested, and delivered in accordance with turnaround time requirements.
• Oversee inputs of demands and create schedules in the MRP planning system to coordinate forecast, and report on performance, risk, and mitigation plans to schedule factory management.
• Coordinate strategic planning across the OU Programs for common parts/builds, and equipment use to ensure efficient resource management.
• Review and manage Capacity Plans, RWA strategies, Corrective Actions, and Audits