Sr Principal Production Operations Jobs

Sr. Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as Sr. Principal Production Operations based out of Baltimore, MD. What You'll Get to Do:

Primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy

Primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customers to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance

Oversee and manage the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management

Assess project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives

Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers

Coordinate and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery

Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
• Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Proposal Preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
• 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
• Experience leading people and/or projects directly or indirectly
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and SAP (Special Access Programs)
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Experience communicating with executive leadership (Director or VP level)
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

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!