E-6B IMMC Manager General Manufacturing 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, 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. Are you ready to put your management skills to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Our Defense Systems sector wants you to join our team as an Operations Manager 2. Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced Operations Manager 2 to support our E-6B maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").    Your duties include:   • Lead the Operations team on projects assigned to you and maintain the day-to-day interface / communication with the partner functions assigned: Program Management (PM), Mission Assurance (MA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, etc. to achieve goals • Manage a team including performance reviews, motivating, guiding, and mentoring team members.  Ensuring team cross training, succession and development plans are in place along with providing appropriate communication to team members • Responsible for cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community • Oversees the daily production operations • Manage staffing (FTE) needs to support existing and forecasted program schedules • Support proposal development & basis-of-estimates (BOE’s) for potential contracts • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions • Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders • Interacts daily with direct reports and managers concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects. • Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department. • Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s) • Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement • Manages and pre