Northrop Grumman - Elkton, MD
posted 4 months ago
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's Defense Systems (DS) sector is seeking a Director 2 of Operations to lead the Production Operations Team for the Missile Products Business Unit. This position will be located at either the Elkton, Maryland or Rocket Center, West Virginia locations. The Operations Director is a senior-level leader with accountability to the DS Division Director of Operations. The candidate will have responsibility to ensure all operational aspects of the programs from material procurement to finished product delivery are properly planned and executed in accordance with the Program baseline/execution Plan. This includes establishing needs and driving delivery of Engineering products and support as required to support the program baseline/execution schedule. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing & production foundational processes, encompassing knowledge of product lifecycle management systems, engineering release procedures, cost center structuring, manufacturing execution systems, product configuration, traceability, and government approval procedures for sell-off. The candidate should possess the capability to strategically plan for the long term while also meticulously attending to near-term details. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization, including counterparts from the customer side. Additionally, the candidate must exhibit strong leadership qualities, empowering their team even during challenging times.