Manager General Manufacturing 2
Quick Summary
Provide directions to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery,
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering,
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 3rd Shift General Manufacturing Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Provide directions to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies.
- →Plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgeted costs.
- →Manage and provide leadership to manufacturing teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
- →Drive employee efficiency.
- →Manage the area to produce quality products.
- →Engage employees to achieve their highest potential.
- →Implement process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule.
- →Perform required SAP/MES transactions.
Requirements
~2 min read- A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; a minimum of 12 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or other related discipline may be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience leading people across large organizations
- Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
- Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems
- Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands
- Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Expertise in earned value management, proposal preparation, and/or integrated master schedule (IMS) development
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
- Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
- Continuous improvement techniques – Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.
- Proposal creation and labor estimating
- Technical project management
- Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
- Experience as a Functional Manager
- Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation
- Expertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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