Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 1 - Front-Line Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our F-35 organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager General Manufacturing 1- Front-line Manager will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability for leading the manufacturing activities of a given cost center within restricted programs, including quality, cost and schedule objectives and factory accountability, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direction and coaching to technicians and other production personnel in the assembly and manufacturing areas.

• Ensures team members receive the required training and prepares the daily work plans in support of overall program objectives.

• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.

• Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.

• Candidates must be willing to work Monday

• Thursday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am) OR Friday

• Sunday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 1:30 am) ., phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.**We commit to shared success: **operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally,We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment

• Must have 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

• Must be willing to work any of the following schedules: Monday

• Thursday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am) OR Friday

• Sunday - 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 1:30 am)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint