Sector Qm&i Dir 2 Manufacturing Planning Defense Systems

Northrop Grumman

$190,100.00 - $330,100.00; bonus/equity: discretio...
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Strategic production capacity planning
Integrated master schedule management
Sales-inventory-operations planning (siop)
** Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sector QM&I Director for Manufacturing Planning in Defense Systems, responsible for leading strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing operations, strong leadership skills, and a background in data analytics and advanced planning systems. **

Job Summary

  • The Sector QM&I Director 2, Manufacturing Planning, Defense Systems leads the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of all manufacturing activities to ensure optimal production throughput, cost efficiency, and on‑time delivery.
  • Responsibilities include developing long-term production capacity plans, owning the Integrated Master Schedule, chairing the SIOP process, and defining digital factory roadmaps.
  • The role requires demonstrated ability to lead large, matrixed teams, strong quantitative skills, and experience with ERP, data analytics, and APS systems.

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** Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sector QM&I Director for Manufacturing Planning in Defense Systems, responsible for leading strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing operations, strong leadership skills, and a background in data analytics and advanced planning systems. **

Salary

$190,100.00 - $330,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus, Long Term Incentives for VP/Director positions; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic Production Capacity Planning
  • Integrated Master Schedule Management
  • Sales-Inventory-Operations Planning (SIOP)
  • Digital Factory and OT Strategy
  • Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) tools
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC principles

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity
  • Inventing the future with bold new ideas
  • Pioneering and inventive spirit
  • Drive to do what others think is impossible

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years relevant experience or Master's with 8+ years
  • 10+ years progressive manufacturing operations experience
  • 5+ years senior planning or scheduling leadership
  • ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Experience with data-analytics tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau)
  • Experience with APS systems (SAP APO, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Oracle Demantra)
  • Certified Lean Practitioner
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance up to Top Secret

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