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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Technology

Manager of General Manufacturing 1

Ohbe17, OHOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$90,900–$136,300 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Manager of General Manufacturing
  • B-Shift
  • Dayton, Ohio
  • on-site
  • Secret Clearance
  • production experience
  • manufacturing experience
  • production planning
  • manufacturing data analysis
  • safety

Nice to have

  • relocation assistance
  • Secret DoD clearance
  • Machinist
  • machine shop experience
  • aerospace manufacturing
  • Group Lead

Role summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of General Manufacturing 1 for their B-Shift operations in Dayton, Ohio. This on-site leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, including planning, coordination, and execution of aircraft production. The manager will lead a team, implement production schedules, ensure quality and cost optimization, and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include resource planning, root cause analysis for incidents, and staff development through mentoring and performance management. The ideal candidate is a change agent with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. A High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, or manufacturing, along with 1 year of project or team leadership experience, are required. Preferred qualifications include aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with SQDEC KPIs.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 openings for Manager of General Manufacturing 1 (B-Shift), to support multiple shifts within our Manufacturing and Production organization. This leadership position will be in Dayton, Ohio. This position is on-site and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.


This leader will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and timely production of aircraft. This role involves managing a team of employees, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 1 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft are produced to meet customer demand, delivered on time, and meet the company's financial goals. They are also responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. Overall, the Manager General Manufacturing 1 plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the manufacturing and delivery process.


Note: Position will be filling the following shift & times primarily but is subject to change as business needs arise

  • B shift (14:00 – 12:30) Monday – Thursday.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily production and manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate and lead operations start up meeting.
  • Daily resource planning to meet customer/schedule demand.
  • Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements.
  • Ensure tools, plans, people and material are available to complete assigned workload.
  • Report production KPIs to site leadership.
  • Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions on safety & quality incidents.
  • Mentor, train, and develop staff including performance management and corrective action.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality and cost.

The ideal candidate enjoys being a change agent while driving continuous improvement. You create a culture where teamwork and collaboration drive success and you are levelheaded in a sometimes-demanding environment. Additionally, you enjoy detailed analysis to solve problems real time. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.


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:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED and 4 years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, manufacturing, and/or related environment.
  • Related experience can be defined as but not limited to production/manufacturing experience, production planning, and manufacturing data analysis.
  • 1 year of experience leading projects or teams.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Secret DoD clearance.
  • Machinist or machine shop experience.
  • Experience within aerospace manufacturing.
  • Leadership experience in a work environment (e.g. Group Lead, Supervisor, etc.).
  • Experience leading teams.
  • Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs.
  • Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
  • Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, drilling.
Primary Level Salary Range: $90,900.00 - $136,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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