Production Operations Director 1

Director 1, Production Operations

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Director 1, Production Operations based in San Diego, CA. The Director will support the NIC Division and will report to the Vice President, Manufacturing Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity Division & Marine Systems Manufacturing.

The Director will be responsible for operating in a team environment supporting the NIC Division based in San Diego, CA. The individual will work with the Business Unit leadership, program managers, customers, and peer organizations to lead our operations teams to improve operational efficiency, implement optimal solutions and drive operational performance to our cost, quality, and schedule objectives. Define end-to-end manufacturing, integration & test strategies and facilities.

The Director must be knowledgeable of the business acquisition process, program life cycle, manufacturing capabilities, supply chain processes, scheduling techniques, continuous improvement strategies, manufacturing readiness assessments, compliance requirements and financial practices to execute cost and schedule objectives and implement strategic initiatives.

The Director must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent written & verbal communications skills, and effective problem-solving capabilities. The individual will be responsible for recruiting and mentoring future leaders, training and skill development initiatives and promoting engagement and inclusion activities. The ability to influence up and down the chain of command is required, as is a proven track record of innovation, problem solving and career development. The Director will represent Operations at all required levels within the Division to achieve Program, Manufacturing objectives to support the Annual Operating Plan. The Director will align the business area, manufacturing execution roadmaps and investment opportunities to drive the Division's Long Range Strategic Plan.

• Primary Manufacturing Operations interface with the Program Office, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Mission Assurance on all aspects of manufacturing programs
• Overall responsibility for managing proposals, production planning and execution of manufacturing programs, while monitoring and addressing all cost, schedule, performance, and quality issues
• Lead multifunctional teams, including Operations functional support organizations, to ensure all program and manufacturing goals and objectives are met
• Act as the key point of contact for senior leadership on all contract and program related matters
• Provide oversight and accountability for all operations related activities to ensure compliance with company objectives and obligations
• Manage all financial and budgetary aspects of their organization
• Ensure the department is adequately staffed to meet business demands
• Responsible for employee development, performance management and employee engagement activities

Basic Qualifications for the Production Operations Director 1:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience.
• 5 or more years in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct senior management experience
• Experience working with the Aerospace & Defense industries
• SAP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems experience
• Experience developing proposals and managing program execution with a demonstrated ability to create, track and meet schedules
• Experience with the execution and cost management of programs
• Financial management experience, including projects, process control and budgets
• The ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications for the Production Operations Director 1:

• Master's degree in STEM related discipline or MBA
• A current Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret
• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing/production, operations, program management, or related area
• Manufacturing and or engineering processes, technologies, and programs experience.
• Experience in proposals, business development, acquisitions, and associated customer interactions
• Product transition from development to production methodology and implementation experience
• Experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain as well as a strong customer domain knowledge
• Experience supporting cross-sector initiatives and/or programs

Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.