Shipping Operations Manager 2
Quick Summary
Manage overall operations of BWI Shipping,
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.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Manage overall operations of BWI Shipping, including shipping office and floor functions and supporting personnel (1st and 2nd shift)
- →Align ops execution to Northrop Grumman guidance (PrOP) and customer requirements
- →Engage and develop cross-functional represented and professional teams, including shipping office (SEA), floor (IBEW), drivers (IUE), quality, and analysts
- →Supervise employees who use a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, hand carts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products or goods within a plant, office, or warehouse
- →Supervise the scheduling with carriers, reconcile freight bills, prepare and negotiate claims, and select or recommend carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material
- →Supervises employees who maintain records and check invoices/bills of lading
- →Provide management backup support for Material Distribution Center (MDC)
- →Perform interpersonal or interdepartmental conflict resolution and optimization
- →Outline and implement solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
- →Oversee the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment
- →May assist in selecting appropriate containers and wrapping methods for materials to be shipped or stored
- →Manage and delegate the planning, scheduling, and routing inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight
- →Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
- →Act as an advisor to senior management/ELT and customers, including quality and DCMA
- →Access management of secured storage within Shipping floor
- →Responsible for conducting investigation and closure of shipping area audits and corrective actions
- →Report and present area metrics, providing analysis of trends and recommendations for improvement to upper management / ELT
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in manufacturing supporting US Government, commercial, and international customers; master’s degree with 6 years of experience in manufacturing supporting USG, commercial, and international customers; 12 years of experience in manufacturing supporting USG, commercial, and international customers may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
- Experience in Global Supply Chain Planning and/or Management
- Experience Working with and/or managing represented [union] employees
- Experience with MS Office User (min - Intermediate): Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance Special Access Program clearance (s)
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance
- Experience with SAP User (Manufacturing Execution System)
- Experience with MS SharePoint platform planner and workflow management
- Experience in Engineering or engineering management
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 2, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 12, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 12, 2026
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