Posted 6 days ago
Manager Supply Chain 1
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Manages a supply chain team at Northrop Grumman's Iuka Center of Excellence, leading GSC functions from procurement to delivery, coordinating with QA, engineering, warehousing, and traffic, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for Aeronautics Systems programs.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Manager Supply Chain 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership role is located onsite at our Iuka Center of Excellence in Iuka, MS.
This role is currently supporting 2nd Shift (5:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.); however, schedules are determined by business needs, and candidates must be willing and able to work any shift.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead a team of non-exempt employees, who are responsible for GSC functions across various programs from procurement to delivery.
- Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Warehousing, Traffic, Procurement, etc.
- Responsible for meeting direct budget targets, writing/updating work instructions, providing performance metrics, and making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
- Leads a team that has the mission statement to support all Production goals and objectives through the accurate tracking, receiving, shipping with a strong focus on safety and cost efficiency.
- Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Train and guide employees in keeping with all Northrop Grumman Values & Leader Characteristics
- Collaborate with various programs on projects related to material receipt, storage, issue, and transportation.
- Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external customers, including local, state, federal, and international agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in support of Aeronautics Systems Sector programs.
- Directs team activities associated with program transportation, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability.
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:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management, OR a Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management, OR a High School Diploma/Equivalent with 8 years of experience in Management, Supply Chain, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business Management
- Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher) to apply/start
- Ability to obtain/maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current Program Special Access
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment while demonstrating a professional attitude.
- Working Knowledge of SAP
- Experience in warehouse management
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