Sentinel Production Manager 2 - PLT & IATC (16360)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Production Manager 2 - PLT & IATC. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:
The Production Manager 2 position has the following duties and responsibilities relative to the element team(s) it is aligned with:

Work in partnership with the Functional Teams and Program Leadership to define and execute the Manufacturing statement of work in alignment with the customer SOWs

Responsible for leading the manufacturing team consisting of the Manufacturing Engineering/Tooling, Industrial Engineering & Operations Project Management, Manufacturing Integration and Field Operations disciplines

Key member of the Sentinel manufacturing leadership team to help create the alignment with the division manufacturing strategy

Oversee all proposal efforts for the Manufacturing team

Develop and execute baseline program plan for Manufacturing deliverables (e.g. Mfg planning CDRLs, Master Build/Production Schedule, HW deliverables; etc.)

Coordinate accurate and executable resource plans, work plans and associated Visibility Metrics aligned with the Integrated Master Schedules

Develop program operations status and metrics on a regular basis and present to management and the customer, as applicable

Provide the necessary leadership to transition new program products from development through manufacturing and delivery

Ensure engineering structure (drawings and build documentation) are developed for manufacturability, efficiency, affordability and configured for incorporation into the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Material Resource Planning (MRP)

Provide a manufacturing presence with program change boards to ensure design changes have been properly vetted with operations/manufacturing schedules, operational build/test/delivery impacts, and feasibility to execute the changes

Oversee development, updates & improvements of build documentation

Maintain open communications with all Enterprise functions (e.g. Engineering, Mission Assurance/Quality, GSC, Logistics, Facilities, etc.)

Development and execution of long-range plans and strategies

The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels employees and leadership

Establish the mentorship and coaching culture including growing and strengthening the leadership bench

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Job Qualifications:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience

2+ years of relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing.

1+ years of experience leading manufacturing, production, or manufacturing integration.

Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs collaborating with multiple functional groups, companies and government customer representatives

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: