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MESA Manager General Manufacturing 1

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Are you ready to put your management experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our Team as General Manufacturing Manager 1 and support the manufacturing and sustainment of our MESA Antenna structural assembly at our Lake Charles facility.

Role description & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily production and manufacturing operations direct reports.

  • Ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) business policies and processes.

  • Manages a team including performance reviews, motivating, guiding and mentoring team members. 

  • Ensuring team cross training and development plans are in place.

  • Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s)

  • Provides direction and motivates employees on a project basis to employees, guided by established practices and precedents.

  • Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement

  • Provides support for engineering staff in the operation and maintenance (routine and non-routine) of manufacturing equipment.

  • Works directly with maintenance and engineering in running, maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

  • Assesses issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals

  • Schedules work, leads and trains direct reports, and controls processes on a scheduled basis within cost parameters while maintaining positive working relationships.

  • Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department

  • Perform required SAP/CATS/Workday transactions to manage personnel, planning and financials

  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and operating procedures

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED and 5 years of related production experience as a lead or supervisor in aerospace, aviation, and/or related environment

  • Related experience can be defined as but not limited to production/manufacturing experience, production planning, and manufacturing data analysis

  • Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)

  • U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing

  • Lean or Green Belt certified

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Level Security clearance

  • Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow.

Primary Level Salary Range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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