Manager General Manufacturing 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger General Manufacturing 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the HALE organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The selected candidate has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for leading activities of multiple cost centers including but not limited to safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives and factory accountability along with other duties.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for, but not limited to, SOW execution and work assignment delegation by the front-line managers, ensuring managers direct reports are supported by front line leaders and aided with the proper technical support in a diverse statement of work including but not limited to acceptance test procedure execution, build, assembly and other critical statements of work.  
• Must be able to provide clear and concise direction and coaching to front line leaders and other personnel in the work environment.
• Must be able to work well with others in a cross functional team, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have thorough knowledge of the company procedures and policies.
• Ensures functional and organizational goals are met by all team members including but not limited to; employees monthly 1 on 1’s, quarterly connections, consistent usage of and accuracy of PAIC cards, monitoring and ensuring process adherence from all team members, supporting and aligning team to quality, cost and schedule expectations and lastly, holding front line leaders accountable to these set expectations and others.
• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.
• Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and support on-call status.

This position is a 4/10’s work schedule, companied by phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years’ experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment OR High School Diploma AND 8 years of experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment
• 4 years of experience in a supervisory and/or management role supporting dynamic/cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to work any shift including Monday - Thursday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:30 pm - 2:00 am) This position will be supporting 2nd shift operations.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

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