Principal Production Operations

• →Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.  
• →Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• →Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management.
• →Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
• →Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers.
• →Coordinates 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. 
• →Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• →Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

• →Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers. 

• →Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.

• →Ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines.

• →Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in or supporting a manufacturing floor.
• Experience creating and understanding production schedules.
• Experience managing cost performance of a project.
• Experience creating and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).

• Experience working within a multi-team environment.

• Experience facilitating internal customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.

• Experience interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.
• Experience creating, maintaining and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 5 Years experience; 3 Years with Masters.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Material management experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously - schedule management, cost/budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management.

• Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Management.

What We Can Offer You:
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!

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