Director Manufacturing Operations 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Director, Manufacturing Operations 1 based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The Manufacturing Operations Director is responsible for establishing and leading Sunnyvale Manufacturing operations.  This organization supports the Marine Systems business unit; a key element of the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors (MLSS) division within the Mission Systems sector.  Marine Systems designs, builds, tests, and supports Propulsion & Power Generation equipment and Missile Launching and Handling equipment for the US Navy. As a key leader, partner and essential member of the Marine Systems leadership team, the Manufacturing Operations Director will lead a high performing Manufacturing teams responsible for Assembly Operations.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success leading broad organizations within cost and schedule while achieving a high level of product quality and employee engagement. The position requires a solution-based orientation, unwavering ethics and values, and the demonstrated ability to be a trusted partner. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information, effective communication, and championing and leading change with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. The Manufacturing Operations Director reports to the Senior Director of Manufacturing.

Major Responsibilities:

• Safety.  Number one priority.
• Operational excellence meeting our customer commitments and protecting our people and products. This includes execution excellence and overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Culture within Marine Systems.   
• An effective organization structure and team, working together to improve our processes and discipline to our processes
• A culture of empowered leaders and engaged employees focused on problem solving in an enjoyable work environment (fun, competitive, proud, visual, celebrating successes)
• Develops, communicates and implements vision, strategy, goals and metrics that drive business objectives and priorities for tangible improvements
• Excellent relationships and accountability to internal customers (programs / segments) communicating status, return to green plans and achievement to objectives
• Integral part of Marine Systems leadership team providing candid, respectful feedback and aligning to the goals and values of NGC.
• Responsible for continuous improvement, performance to standard work and least waste way and never-ending lean mentality throughout the organization
• Utilizes effective talent management strategies to attract, retain, develop and engage the right people for the organization
• Management of both direct and indirect costs through weekly metrics, staffing, initiatives and accountability
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees throughout the Manufacturing organization to foster a culture of trust and open communication.
• Responsible for forming and maintaining collaborative working relationships with customers, program management, and other support organizations within Propulsion Systems, Flight Systems Group and Northrop Grumman.
• The Director is responsible for manufacturing of complex Propulsion and Power Generation Systems within cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Staffing an