We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Role description & Responsibilities:
The Director of Bacchus Value Stream reports to the Senior Director of Operations for Propulsion Systems and will lead the operations activities responsible for propellent manufacturing/mixing/casting and final assembly of rocket motors.
Due to working with energetic material, this leader must cultivate a safety-first environment while production in our business unit increases. The position will be responsible for the safe performance of all the duties included in the BVS scope including chairing several safety committees and boards. They will be expected to meet schedule and cost targets in support of the program and customers who utilize the services.
Key interfaces will be with all levels in the PS organization along with customer representatives who are required to support and verify the integrity of our manufacturing approaches. The incumbent will directly lead the operations team and be responsible for the daily activities and direction of the safety, quality, engineering, process/test engineering, scheduling, and production control. The leader will continue to drive innovation, capability advancement and world class testing at Northrop Grumman Space Systems.
Responsibilities include:
Specific responsibilities include:

Establish, foster, and maintain a culture of Safety First.

* Drive a culture of compliance to command media, standards, and best practices.

* Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient systems and standards.

* Manage multiple program priorities and engineering deliverables within approved budgets

* Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other organizations including other disciplines in Science & Engineering, Program Management, Process Engineering, Tool Design, Operations, and Safety & Mission Assurance.

* Develop, communicate and implement strategies that drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost continuous improvement.

* Work on problem solving and failure investigations of technical issues

* Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations

* Work closely with the Program Managers to manage technical execution of the detailed program plan

* Champion company values, through respect, team building, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in engineering or business preferred.

* Eight or more years in leadership as well as 10 years related experience in manufacturing or testing operations, engineering, and/or program management.

Skills & Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to lead a large and diverse group, establish clear expectations, inspire commitment, build teams, value diversity and put people first.

* Experience working with unionized employees

* Ability to instill accountability into organizational performance

* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Engineering fundamentals and leadership skills that lead to safe and high-quality manufacturing and testing of complex and technically demanding products.

* Ability to foster implementation of continuous improvement projects in a controlled and safe manner.

* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply lean thinking principles and tools in order to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

* Ability to formulate and execute complex project plans and initiatives.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.

* Strong business acumen and a clearly demonstrated commitment to open communication and customer satisfaction.

* Demonstrated commitment to continuous development and enhancement of department personnel, including fostering a gratifying, collaborative work environment where employees are valued, empowered to undertake challenges and are encouraged to be innovative.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 and Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

Salary Range: *$155,100 - $232,700
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.