Director Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale, CA, US
Base: $168,600.00 - $252,800.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years manufacturing operations experience
5+ years management leadership experience
This position leads the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line on 2nd Shift in Palmdale, CA

Job Summary

  • This position leads the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line on 2nd Shift in Palmdale, CA.
  • The role involves directing over 400 employees while ensuring performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, and factory accountability.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range of $168,600.00 - $252,800.00 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

This position leads the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line on 2nd Shift in Palmdale, CA.

Salary

Base: $168,600.00 - $252,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and Long Term Incentives eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years manufacturing operations experience
  • 5+ years management leadership experience
  • High-rate production program experience
  • DoD Clearance eligibility required

Nice-to-have

  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
  • Executive level presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Proven high-impact leadership record
  • Ability to prioritize complex tasks

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years experience OR Master's plus 8+ years
  • Minimum 5 years of management or leadership experience
  • Must be able to obtain DoD Clearance and special program access
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance

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