Director Manufacturing Operations 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Director of Manufacturing Operations based out of Charlottesville, VA.

The Charlottesville Manufacturing Director is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team building products that support of variety of military customers.  This role primarily supports the Naval and Oceanic Systems business unit; a key element of the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors (MLSS) division within the Mission Systems sector.

The Charlottesville manufacturing team is vertically integrated building electrical harnesses, circuit card assemblies and machined components and integrating them into critical hardware assemblies.  System functionality includes inertial navigation, machinery and controls, steering and signal processing.  The manufacturing team is a center of excellence with the corporation and provides additional support throughout the company including space hardware, airborne components and missile defense commodities.

The Manufacturing Director will lead a high performing Manufacturing team of approximately 200 employees responsible for a vast portfolio of products and processes including: wire harness build, assembly, test, machining, painting, sustainment and product development.
 

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success leading broad organizations within cost and schedule while achieving a high level of product quality and employee engagement in a safe environment. The position requires a systems thinking approach, 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 General Manufacturing Director will report to the Senior Director of Virginia Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to improve Product/Process designs using LEAN tools and Advanced Manufacturing Solutions while focusing on employee safety and engagement.
 

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 Morale.
• Lead effective continuous improvement projects based on the principles of applied statistics and lean manufacturing.
• 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)
• Develop, communicate and implement 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 objective
• Communicate performance up and down the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or related environment
• Minimum of 5 years formal management experience
• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/production, operations, program management, engineering, testing, maintenance or related area
• Experience with industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as ISO 9000, World Class Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Experience with ERP/MES and PLM business systems
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in running an organization that has been through a lean transformation and is operating in a lean system
• Experience with advanced manufacturing solutions including automation, augmented and virtual reality, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence and machine learning  
• Six Sigma greenbelt/blackbelt
• Program Management experience
• Experience with Quality Management and Supplier Quality Management
• Active Security Clearance

Salary Range: $155,100.00 - $232,700.00

The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.