Director of Lean Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering 1

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Aerostructures in the Commercial, Missiles & Launch and Military markets. With over 2 million square feet of manufacturing space and over 1800 employees, the Aerospace Structures Business Unit (ASBU) team is recognized as a world leader in composite structures. The primary focuses of this job will be to leverage Lean manufacturing principles, with continual operational efficiencies to drive business results. You will be challenged to solve complex business and manufacturing problems by developing strategic and memorable recommendations for solutions that reduce costs, increase profitability, enhance performance, and transform operations The selected candidate will be responsible for a team of industrial engineers, that support all aspects of the portfolio. The selected candidate will be required to collaborate across the entire business unit leadership team.
**Responsibilities**
Lead operating units in their lean transformation through the implementation of the PES (lean) system. Implement a lean tool champions program and deploy lean experts across the BU
Develop business unit kaizen roadmap to obtain cost, schedule and/or quality improvements
Manage Operations KPI performance and ensure independent and robust root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
Lead strategy deployment process across all OUs
Lead facilities optimization strategy and action planning
Responsible for ASBU Training Program, data systems and initiatives
**Basic Qualifications:**
Bachelors degree and 10 years experience in one of more of the following: industrial engineering, engineering management and/or process engineering OR a Masters degree and 8 years experience
Experience working with lean manufacturing principles and operational efficiencies
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
STEM degree
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Knowledge and experience with executing process standards and risk management identification and mitigation
Understanding and significant historical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other Industrial Engineering methodologies
Track record and passion and relentless drive for achieving manufacturing and operational results, financial results, and effective and timely decision making
Proven ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences with professional poise and business maturity
Excellent ability to quantify impact and manage cost controls to meet negotiated cost reduction objectives
Expertise in understanding and mitigating risks to business operations
Requires experience creating a culture of engagement and inclusion, continuous improvement and teamwork
Salary Range: $141,400.00 - $212,200.00
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with **Executive Order 14042** ( ****), we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022, or by your start date if it is after January 18. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit ****. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
Northrop Grumman

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