Manager General Manufacturing 3

A Manager General Manufacturing 3 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 subordinate supervisors, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 3 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 3 plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the manufacturing and delivery process.
The selected candidate has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for leading the manufacturing activities of a given cost center within restricted programs, including quality, cost and schedule objectives and factory accountability along with other duties. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Essential Functions:

Lead, develop, coach, and provide direction to Front Line Managers (FLMs) and other production personnel in assembly and manufacturing areas
Influences & impacts strategy through his/her role Accomplishes results through subordinate supervisors, or exempt specialist employees.
Subject to approval, modifies the organizational structure of centralized functions and units.
Often responsible for managing a staff function of the company.
Responsible for all projects assigned to the organizational unit.
Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
Directly participates in establishing and administering many centralized functional projects.
Develop and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
Exerts influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in critical delays and modifications to projects or operations; cause substantial expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds; jeopardize future business activity.
Frequent contact with equivalent level managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications.
Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Provides guidance to subordinates based on organizational goals and company policy.
Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organizations objectives and schedules.
Advanced level of understanding in a specialized field or general understanding of several diverse disciplines.
Involves a broad grasp of involved practices and procedures.
Requires frequent analysis of alternative courses of action.
Decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence.
Responsible for all projects assigned to the organizational group.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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:

Bachelors and 7 years of experience in manufacturing or production, OR Associates degree and 9 years of experience in manufacturing or production, Or High School Diploma/Equivalent and 11 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
5 years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, and/or management role with direct reports.
Experience with the use and application of Shop Floor Control tool/metrics to manage Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost.
Must be willing to work any shift including Monday - Thursday - 1st shift (6:00 am - 4:30 pm) or 2nd shift (4:00 pm - 3:00 am) OR Friday - Sunday - 3/12 shift (6:00 am - 6:30 pm) as needed with the potential for extended work weeks as the business requires.
The ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD clearance and any required Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Aerospace experience in Final assembly
Active Secret DoD last investigated within the last 5 years.
Leadership experience in aerospace or a related industry supervising teams of 20+ employees
Experience leading subordinate managers
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of leadership.
Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Experience in full build manufacturing processes and material flow in new production
E-2D Manufacturing Manager experience
What 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 exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!
Salary Range: $121,300.00 - $181,900.00The 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.