Production & Material Control Manager 1 - 2nd Shift
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Production & Material Control Manager 1 to join our Manufacturing Organization located on-site at our BWI campus in Linthicum, MD.
The 2nd Shift Production & Material Control Manager 1 will be responsible for the direct supervision and functional management to ~15 direct employees between professional and represented (union) roles.
2nd Shift Hours - 2:00pm - 11:00pm : Some Training will take place on 1st shift.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Provides direction and coaching to support primarily Commodities production planning and material control team members
• Directs and coordinates the off-shift activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to meet production/delivery requirements
• Manages the controlled flow of material and hardware from receipt into a manufacturing area through delivery to the customer
• Oversees the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
• Manages the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, ets, as needed
• Provides instruction and guidance to employees on job resources, including systems/applications (SAP, DPS, etc), tooling, and processes
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in manufacturing, project management, people management, and material handling (or combination of); Master's degree with 3 years of experience; 9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, project management, people management, and material handling (or combination of) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and production concepts
• Experience coaching/leading people, projects, and/or processes
• Ability to work on-site, 2nd shift
• Intermediate SAP user
• Prior experience with raw data analysis and excel pivot tables
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, or Logistics
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience working in a union represented environment
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: [https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/](https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/)
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Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: $93,100.00 - $139,700.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Production & Material Control Manager 1 to join our Manufacturing Organization located on-site at our BWI campus in Linthicum, MD.
The 2nd Shift Production & Material Control Manager 1 will be responsible for the direct supervision and functional management to ~15 direct employees between professional and represented (union) roles.
2nd Shift Hours - 2:00pm - 11:00pm : Some Training will take place on 1st shift.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Provides direction and coaching to support primarily Commodities production planning and material control team members
• Directs and coordinates the off-shift activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules to meet production/delivery requirements
• Manages the controlled flow of material and hardware from receipt into a manufacturing area through delivery to the customer
• Oversees the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed
• Manages the priority and scheduling of equipment and personnel, the confirmation of material supply and demand, and the preparation of work order or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, inventory control, transportation, ets, as needed
• Provides instruction and guidance to employees on job resources, including systems/applications (SAP, DPS, etc), tooling, and processes
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in manufacturing, project management, people management, and material handling (or combination of); Master's degree with 3 years of experience; 9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, project management, people management, and material handling (or combination of) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and production concepts
• Experience coaching/leading people, projects, and/or processes
• Ability to work on-site, 2nd shift
• Intermediate SAP user
• Prior experience with raw data analysis and excel pivot tables
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, or Logistics
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience working in a union represented environment
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: [https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/](https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/)
NGFeaturedJobs
MANUMS
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: $93,100.00 - $139,700.00The 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 is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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