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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 is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing I for its Business Unit, Armament Systems located in Mesa, AZ . Armament Systems is a leading supplier of integrated medium-caliber weapon systems for land, air and sea platforms through its world renowned Bushmaster® line of automatic cannons produced at its Mesa, Arizona facility.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Responsibilities of this role:

Lead a team of Assembly Technicians and Machinists within the Operations department on 2nd Shift . This leadership role will also work a 4 x 10 schedule Monday through Thursday with occasional overtime on Friday’s. This General Manufacturing Manager role supports the Northrop Grumman Armament System Gun programs.

Specific responsibilities and desired experience include:

Effectively lead a diverse team of Assembly Technicians & Machinists in a dynamic product production environment.

Set and promote high standards for quality and safety.

Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.

Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support the gun programs and achievement in key performance metrics

Drive Team technical excellence in Production.

Balance team workload and staffing requirements to meet current and future program needs.

Coach direct reports in the areas of career development, performance, and teamwork. Provide training and development opportunities. Provide continual feedback and hold quarterly connections.

Basic Qualifications

We are emphasizing skills for this role. Will consider 9+ years of experience in place of a degree with a High School Degree or equivalent. Will also consider a Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years of experience; Master’s Degree + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience.

Experience directly or indirectly managing people

Excellent communication skills – written and oral

Experience working in manufacturing environment

Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements

Basic understanding of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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Able to start work a 4/10 (Mon-Thurs) 3:00 P.M. – 1:30 A.M. schedule, work overtime and some weekends if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Strong general knowledge in manufacturing methods and machining processes

Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.