Manager Production 1(2nd Shift)

Manager Production 1

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. 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's Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Manager Production 1 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location. Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access then Rocket Center is the place for you.

Role Description and Responsibilities :

• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Provides direction and motivates employees guided by established practices and precedents.
• Ability to provide and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to practices that affect his or her direct reports.
• Frequently performs ongoing tasks of the department.
• Provides support to engineering staff in the operation and maintenance (routine and non-routine) of manufacturing equipment.
• Works directly with maintenance and engineering in running, maintaining, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Reviews results for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness to accomplish departmental goals.
• Interacts frequently with direct reports and managers concerning operations and scheduling.
• Schedules work, leads and trains direct reports, and controls processes on a scheduled basis within cost parameters while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Administers and complies with the union contract, trains new employees and new processes obtained for the department.
• Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

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 www.northropgrumman.com / EEO.

Salary Range : $84,300.00 - $126,500.00 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. 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.