Manager Supply Chain 1

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Supply Chain Manager 1 – 1st Shift (4/10 Monday - Thursday) at our Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center Site located onsite in Palmdale, CA.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivating your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, 4/10 and 3/10 work schedules, and a great 401K matching program.

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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of exempt and non-exempt employees, who are responsible for the tracking, receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing, shipping, preservation, and issuing of parts supporting various production programs including chemical management

• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Manufacturing, 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

• As the Global Supply Chain focal point, develop and execute the strategy for Global Supply Chain Goods Movement and Logistics operations in support of the program, affordability targets, schedule performance, and first-time quality

• Leads a team that has the mission statement to support all production/test organizational goals and objectives through accurate tracking, receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing parts, shipping, preservation, chemical management, with a strong focus on safety and cost efficiency

• Leads the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Train and guide employees in keeping with all Northrop Grumman Values

• Will 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 Sector programs

• Directs team activities associated with program transportation, storage, and material handling requirements, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability

Basic Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree with 3 years relevant experience; Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience or 7 years of experience within Goods Movement in lieu of degree

• Must have experience leading a team, process, and/or projects

• Must possess a valid California State driver's license or must acquire a California driver’s license with 30 days from the time of hire within 6 months during first shift conditions

• At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or a related field

• Knowledge of a Material Requirements Planning (MRP)/ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

• 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 and MES business systems

• Active DoD Secret clearance with Special Program Access

• Ability to perform desk work and production shop floor responsibilities with the ability to lift, push, pull up to 30 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.