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Manager General Manufacturing 1

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In-Office
Palmdale, CA
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Palmdale, CA
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Lead manufacturing activities for an assigned cost center in a restricted aerospace program. Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and training to production technicians; manage safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives; drive process improvements; plan and appraise work results; enforce policies and support employee development.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Manager General Manufacturing 1 - Front-Line Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager General Manufacturing 1 Front-line Manager is responsible and accountable for leading the manufacturing activities of an assigned cost center within a restricted program. This role owns performance across safety, quality, factory accountability, cost and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide clear direction, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to technicians and other production personnel in assembly and manufacturing areas.
  • Ensure team members receive required training and prepare daily work plans in support of overall program objectives.
  • Encourage and support employee career development, including educational options for highly motivated team members.
  • Lead and support program initiatives, process improvement efforts, ensuring opportunities are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.
  • Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. 

This role will have phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented people to help us grow our program 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, 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:

  • Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment
  • Must have 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access.
  • Must be willing to work on any of the following schedules: 
    • Monday – Thursday, 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm)
    • Monday- Thursday, 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am)
    • Friday - Sunday,- 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm)
    • Friday- Sunday, 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 1:30 am)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

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 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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