Director General Manufacturing 1

This position's primary role will be to build and lead the common processes and tools in addition to providing the leadership and technical expertise in the Manufacturing Disciplines across the Advanced Composite Center. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of design, production and operating in a restricted access program environment, program management skills, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as ability to work collaboratively. The position will be a key leadership interfacing all IPTs, IWO partners, Supplier Management leads and Customers in establishing the baseline program plans, validating the updates, follow-up, and reporting. The selected individual must have experience leading a development program transition to a high-rate production program encompassing all the aspects of the rate readiness planning activities. In addition, the candidate should be able to interact and influence executive level management and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations, which will include the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

Directs 200+ employees within El Segundo Advanced Composites Center (ACC) including all leadership responsibilities supporting composites fabrication and assembly
Coordinates with all programs from concept, design, manufacturing and sustainment phases of programs.
Works closely with Programs, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain and customer meeting customer requirements.
Provides guidance and input to program IPT's defining appropriate performance, risks, issues and opportunities affecting program unique requirements.
Support program initiatives and proposal with most affordable solutions and including labor hours, direct $'s, capital $'s and Indirect impact.
Team is also responsible for developing and coordinating new manufacturing concepts to ensure NGC is competitive and continuously improving performance.
Responsible for ACC process adherence, corrective action and Foreign Object Elimination
Director communicates and supports development and attainment of unique skills based on the wide variety of engineering, project management, liaison, sub-contract administration and touch labor personnel to execute statement of work.
Lead employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, development and retention within organization
This position will offer 1st Shift - 9/80 with the ability to come in on weekends and work off hours as required by the business, 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:

Must have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Operations / Composite Fabrication environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering OR a master's degree AND 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering
Must have 5+ years of management or leadership experience.
Ability to create and present professional PowerPoint presentations to executive leadership
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skills
Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
* Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result
Salary Range: $163,300.00 - $244,900.00The 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.