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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This position has direct leadership responsibility for the Carbon/Carbon manufacturing activities at the Bacchus location. This position is responsible to ensure safety, quality, cost management, and production schedule objectives are met.
The successful candidate will:

Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing activities which are accomplished through subordinate technicians.

* Maintain a high level of equipment uptimes.

* Work with VSET leads, Engineering, Production Control, Quality and other internal and external contacts to resolve issues real-time.

* Direct development and implementation of PES objectives within the Carbon/Carbon area to improve safety, reduce costs and assure product quality.

* Ensure strong and open relationships with senior leadership, employees, support groups and customers.

* Grow the business by working with Business Development and Research and Development team members.

Basic Qualifications:

9 years' experience in manufacturing or related industries

* Successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and satisfy internal and external customers and suppliers as well as a demonstrated commitment to customer service.

* Successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, presentation skills and ability to clearly communicate initiatives plans and expectations, and computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point, and Pilgrim.

* Candidate should have a demonstrated commitment Northrop Grumman business Code of Ethics, and have the ability to lead others, build teams, and create an environment of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

* Demonstrated skill and initiative in resolving personnel conflicts and personnel performance problems/issues.

* Experience in quality systems and quality management (AS9100/ISO9001)

* Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities.

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field

* Previous experience managing in a team environment

* Working knowledge of autoclaves and automated equipment

* Proven track record maintaining high levels of equipment uptime using Operation Availability and Total Productive Maintenance methods.

* Demonstrated experience using project management tools to plan and manage facility and production growth needs.

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: *$90,300 - $135,500
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.