Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has openings for a Manager General Manufacturing 1 supporting our Night shift or Weekend shift team. The manager will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our E-2D Manufacturing and Production organization. This position will be located in Saint Augustine, Florida.
NOTE: This requisition is filling both a Night shift manager, supporting our Monday-Thursday 2nd shift teams (Night shift includes a shift differential in addition to base pay), and a manager supporting our Weekend Shifts (Friday-Sunday).
A Manager General Manufacturing 1 is a professional 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.
Essential Functions:
This manager will lead a group of 12 to 18 aircraft structures technicians, systems technicians, and electricians.Accomplish 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.Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries. Maintains quality standards by establishing and enforcing organization quality objectives.Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekendsWe offer multiple shift options, 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 an aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.1 year of leading projects or teams in a production/manufacturing environment.Ability to work any shift.Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business.
Preferred Qualifications:
E-2 experience Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow.Leadership experience in a work environment (e.g. Group Lead, Supervisor, etc.)Experience supervising teams of 10+ employeesExperience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs.Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.Experience in New ProductionWhat we offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!