Requisition ID: R10181657- Category: Manufacturing and Production
- Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger General Manufacturing 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Paint & Coatings IPT organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
The selected candidate has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for leading the manufacturing activities of a given cost center including safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives and factory accountability along with other duties.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for, but not limited to, work assignment delegation, team member assistance and proper technical support and guidance for operations on aerospace parts or products all processes related to aerospace paint, masking, and surface prep work requirements to include but not limited to performance-based gap filler, aero-fairing, scrim/applique, fastener filler, thin film, coatings, primer and topcoat materials.
- Must be able to provide clear and concise direction and coaching to technicians and other production personnel in the assembly and manufacturing areas.
- Must be able to work well with others, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have thorough knowledge of the company procedures and policies.
- Ensures team members receive the required training and prepares the daily work plans in support of overall program objectives.
- Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.
- Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and support on-call status.
We offer 9/80 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, 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/GED with 7 years’ experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment; additional education may be considered in lieu of experience
- 5 years of experience in a leadership, supervisory and/or management role
- Must be willing to work any shift including: Monday - Thursday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am) OR Friday - Sunday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 1:30 am) as needed
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree
- Must have a good working knowledge of MES and CPLM.
- Perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process re-engineering.
- Facilitate and provide support and training in core skill areas to teams and peers and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to effectively communicate and present presentations with various levels of leadership
- High-Rate Manufacturing experience
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in paint and coatings operations.
Salary Range: $140,500 - $210,700
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
