Manager General Manufacturing 1 at Northrop Grumman

Manager General Manufacturing 1

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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 1 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports the Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Cell, where precision, safety, and adherence to specialized processes are critical.

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, IRCM Cell specializes in the development, manufacture assembly and testing of systems to protect rotary and fixed-wing aircraft from the threat of infrared missiles.
• The Manager General Manufacturing 1 will supervise the factory hourly Precision Electro-Mechanical Assemblers and Electronics Technicians.
• This position will also interface with professionals from Sr. Operations Leadership, Operations Engineering, Project Management, Production Control and Product Quality disciplines.
• Additional responsibilities include ensuring all members of the team are adequately trained to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively and will support the implementation of Lean Principles and Continuous improvement efforts in their assigned areas.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience in manufacturing. Will consider 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 or more years of experience with production planning and scheduling.
• Data analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Experience with the fundamentals of SAP / ERP.
• Demonstrated experience with CAM functions.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems).
• US Government Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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.

Your 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!