Senior Director - Manufacturing & Operations
Listed on 2026-02-27
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Management
Operations Manager -
Engineering
Operations Manager
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Description
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.
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman, Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) is currently seeking a Sr. Director of Manufacturing and Operations to provide strategic leadership across the division in the areas of Manufacturing, Environmental Health and Safety, Mission Assurance, Quality, and Facility Management. This position can be based out of Baltimore, MD;
Redondo Beach, CA; or San Diego, CA (ability to travel 25% or more as needed).
The Sr. Director of Manufacturing and Operations reports directly to the Sector Vice President of Space Manufacturing and Operations with a strong dotted line to the division’s Vice President & General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and sustain a framework across manufacturing operations that focuses on increased speed, improved efficiencies, and standardization of processes and tools though collaboration with enterprise peers and Executive leadership.
Oversee manufacturing operations across the division and serve as the primary interface between Payload and Ground Systems Division and Mission Systems manufacturing.
Establish annual Non-Financial Metric goals focused on Safety, Quality, and On-time Delivery. Analyze performance metrics and lead initiatives to ensure alignment with targets and continuous improvement plans.
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to business units, ensuring adherence to Safety and Quality standards, best manufacturing processes, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Lead the PGSD Program Corrective Action Board (PCAB) in reviewing quality and mission assurance escapes and implementing corrective action plans.
Direct Environmental, Health & Safety efforts: serve as the main contact for EH&S activities across PGSD, providing leadership and guidance for individual sites to enhance safety culture.
Assess and optimize capacity in both office and manufacturing spaces to meet current and future business needs.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies, aiming for operational efficiency and reduced waste.
Act as an integral member of the division leadership team, providing candid feedback and driving alignment with PGSD and NGC goals and values.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or similar and a minimum of twelve (12) years related experience.
Operations experience in a manufacturing environment including a minimum of eight (8) years of management experience
Demonstrated ability to lead a large and diverse groups, establish clear expectations and inspire commitment, build teams, value diversity and put people first.
Must have an active Top-Secret clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active/Current U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI.
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