The Manager General Manufacturing 1 is responsible for the direct supervision of employees and processes in a manufacturing environment. This leader provides direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. Overall responsibilities include ensuring employee safety and efficiency, meeting product cost and schedule targets, managing the area to produce quality products, and engaging employees to achieve their highest potential.
This leader is expected to work independently with peers from all functional organizations at the site, manage assigned resources to achieve budget targets, assign and manage daily work assignments of operators/technicians to achieve target productive yields, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.
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 One NG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Essential Responsibilities:

Ensures compliance to all safety and security protocols, processes, and procedures
* Directs and coordinates the activities to plan, prepare, issue, and execute production schedules to meet production/delivery requirements
* Oversees the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
* Assigns and manages assigned personnel to maximize efficiency and achieve schedule and target productive yield
* Provides specific direction and training, as required
* Ensures 5S practice adherence to areas of responsibility
* Utilizes both internal and external resources, and coordinates cell and functional activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, etc.
Basic Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma and 4 years of related experience in a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment
* 2 years of experience with composites manufacturing processes (lay-up, bonding, curing)
* 1 year of experience leading people or projects
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
* Ability to work alternate shifts and/or overtime as business needs dictate
* Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing 35 pounds and ascend and descend ladders
* Ability to work inside and outside in a warehouse environment and a shop floor environment
Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
* Bachelor's Degree
* 5 or more years of aerospace composites manufacturing experience
* Prior leadership experience in a managerial, lead, or supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment
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: $86,400 - $129,600
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.