General Manufacturing Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nAt the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.\n\nWe are looking for you to join our team as General Manufacturing Manager 1 to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.\n\nThe General Manufacturing Manager 1 will have organizational responsibility for assemblers and test technicians. The primary mission is to meet or exceed customer requirements by providing quality products on time and within program cost targets, while promoting a lean manufacturing environment.\n\nWhat You\u0027ll Get to Do:\n\n * Provide leadership direction in areas such as: Technical Guidance, Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital \u0026 Facility Planning, Cost/ Benefit Analysis, Manpower Planning, Staffing, ISO9001and all auditable processes.\n\n * Provide direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies.\n\n * Drive employee efficiency.\n\n * Meet product cost and schedule targets.\n\n * Manage to department budget.\n\n * Manage the area to produce quality products.\n\n * Attract, retain and develop talent and execute a cohesive strategy to create an inclusive culture and build an engaged workforce.\n\n\n\n\nThis position is contingent upon proposal/task award.\n\nBasic Qualifications for the General Manufacturing Manager:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment OR a Master\u0027s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment; will also consider a minimum of 9 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in lieu of a Bachelor\u2019s degree\n\n * At least one year of experience managing or leading people or projects\n\n * Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)\n\n * The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Level Security clearance\n\n * U.S. Citizenship is required.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Current Secret clearance\n\n * Experience as an electrical or test engineer\n\n * Experience managing manufacturing assembly and test\n\n * Experience with SAP or other Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system for business\n\n * Prior program, project and/or people management, cross-organizational, process improvement experience\n\n * Lean or Green Belt certified\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.\n\nYour benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n