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About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Production 1 to supervise and train employees, ensuring adherence to drawings and procedures, and determining daily production schedules. This role involves collaborating with other production managers to develop and execute workforce strategies, driving continuous improvement projects, and managing performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed.
Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees.
Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans.
Complies with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc.
Determines daily production schedules based on coordination with MFG support staff and in conjunction with engineering plans, production specifications, plant capacity, availability of parts, and manpower requirements.
Works in conjunction with other production managers to develop and execute the overall strategy of the assembly and/or test workforce at the Buffalo campus including establishing capacity, equipment and training plans to meet current and future demand.
Readjusts schedules according to production progress, change orders, or other delaying conditions.
Develops and tracks weekly and monthly metrics associated with the efficiency (performance index) and quality (yield, rework ratios) of the staff.
Coordinates as needed to determine status of assigned projects.
Drives leading continuous improvement projects and develops and maintains a comprehensive set of quantitative metrics to better manage area performance.
Is hands-on and willing to help with assembly or test tasks if called upon.
Leads by example by working additional hours when direct reports are working during non-typical times.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of industry experience with at least 3 years’ of experience leading teams and/or personnel; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; Associate Degree with 7 years of experience. 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Experience with Manufacturing methods, procedures and product quality.
Experience working in a performance-based and metrics-driven culture.
Experience developing and presenting metrics and utilizing metrics to improve manufacturing operations.
Lean manufacturing experience.
MS Excel and PowerPoint experience.
Previous or current certifications in IPC-610 and/or J-STD 001.
Experience working with mechanical and electrical manufacturing/production processes.
Experience with electrical testing processes.
Extensive MS Excel and PowerPoint experience.
Understanding of the products produced by the Buffalo campus including CEESIM, JTE, and Magnetics.
Experience working with SAP.
Demonstrated success in working in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills

Strong business acumen
Strong technical skills
Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and quality
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated success in working in a team environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm when under pressure

Location

Buffalo, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager
5 years of industry experience
3 years of experience leading teams
3 years of experience with Master's Degree
7 years of experience with Associate Degree
9 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Associate Degree

Salary/Compensations

$90,900.00 - $136,300.00

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays

About the Company

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 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.