US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Director for our Buffalo, New York site. The position located in Buffalo and will focus on all facets of operations.

The Buffalo Operations Director reports to the Navigation, Targeting, and Survivability (NT&S) vice president of manufacturing, and has direct responsibility for manufacturing (MFG), and indirect responsibility for global supply chain (GSC), and quality mission assurance (QMA) organizational performance at the Buffalo site.  This position is the primary interface to the Amherst Systems Operating Unit as part of the Electronic Warfare and Targeting (EWT) Business Unit and coordinates closely with programs to meet operational cost, schedule, and performance requirements across operations.

The Buffalo Operations Director will provide leadership, management and strategy to integrate MFG, GSC, and QMA as a cohesive operations organization supporting the Buffalo site and NT&S division.  The director leads the organization in support of the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan, and provides leadership and guidance for technical execution, process development, continuous improvement, safety, producibility, capacity and production planning, MTA/Capital/Facility planning, cost/benefit analysis, financial planning and execution, manpower planning and staffing, talent development, workforce engagement, and merit planning.  The director is also responsible for supporting the division business area vice presidents, as required to ensure the division’s goals are met.

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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related technical field with a minimum of 12 years of experience. (Non-technical degree may be considered if coupled with extensive, related technical experience and expertise in the required engineering disciplines.)
• Must have prior leadership skills and the ability to work effectively across organizational layers from individual contributor through executive leadership
• Must have communication and presentation skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a dynamic leadership environment utilizing an Integrated Product Team (IPT) approach.
• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain government security clearance
• Must have Manufacturing Leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• 5+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100
• Self-motivated and proactive, organized, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated Agile and/or Six Sigma tools (ex. Scrum Master, Green Belt, Black Belt)
• Demonstrated basic understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools such as SAP and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Experience with proposals, contracts, intercompany work orders, earned value management, risk and opportunity management, and integrated master schedule processes.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic and high visibility environment.
• Working knowledge of financial management including project & process control and budgets, to include familiarity with DCAA and FAR regulations.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines (programs, mission assurance, global supply chain, subcontract management, design, manufacturing, test engineering, facilities, and safety) with a focus on product development and producibility.
• Minimum current active interim US Secret level security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.