CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager General Manufacturing 1 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.

This role supports the Commodities Electronic Warfare Cell, where precision, safety, quality, and adherence to manufacturing processes are critical.

Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

What Youll get to Do:

• Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Commodities Electronic Warfare Cell specializes in the manufacturing and testing of a variety of hardware and systems, from circuit card assemblies (CCAs) to line replaceable units (LRUs).
• The Manager, General Manufacturing 1 will supervise the factory hourly Precision Electro-Mechanical Assemblers, who assemble, disassemble, repair, rework, and reassemble both production and depot field return units using design drawing documentation and work instructions.
• This position will also interface with professionals from Sr. Operations Leadership, Operations Engineering, Project Management, Production Control and Product Quality disciplines. 
• Additional responsibilities include establishing daily duties among direct reports based on customer need, monitoring production metrics to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, properly addressing production, personal, and performances concerns, enforcing company, manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures, productively coaching staff members for continuous professional development, and reassuring a positive work environment with team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator who can assign tasks efficiently, resolve problems effectively, make assessments properly, and manage time proficiently.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Bachelors Degree with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing OR Masters Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience in manufacturing. (An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 2 or more years of experience with production planning and scheduling
• EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) and/or data analysis experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager General Manufacturing 1:

• Experience with the fundamentals of SAP / ERP
• Demonstrated experience with CAM functions
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $143,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.