Director Manufacturing 1

Drive team performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, 5S and Factory Accountability
Works closely with cross-functional partners such as Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, as well as the customer
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 the manufacturing team's process adherence, corrective actions, 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 2nd 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 / high-rate assembly line production, 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 the ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as well as special program access
Proven record of driving performance of a high-rate manufacturing team
Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communicator with the ability to drive accountability and resolve complex issues
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
* Proven, high-impact leader across large-scale manufacturing operations
Primary Level Salary Range: $210,700.00 - $252,800.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Palmdale, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10216698

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-23T20:12:16