Full-Time

Manager Process Improvement 1

Posted on 1/20/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$107.3k - $160.9kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

Edwards AFB, CA, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
SQL
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience or High School Diploma with 7 years’ experience supporting aviation analysis or continuous process improvement.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess processes, identify inefficiencies, and suggest actionable improvements.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
  • An excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, database software, and related development tools required.
  • Ability to lead and manage process improvement projects with a focus on timelines, deliverables, and resource management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • Experience with change-management principles and practices, especially related to implementing new processes or systems within an organization.
  • Active DoD clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative solutions to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality and productivity.
  • Collect and analyze data to assess performance metrics, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate reports that inform decision-making and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Design, implement, and monitor continuous improvement plans that align with organizational goals, incorporating industry best practices, Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints or other improvement methodologies.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, to ensure alignment and buy-in on process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on new processes and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Developing mechanisms for monitoring production goal progress as well intervening and problem solving with production leadership and support functions as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
  • Certified Continuous Improvement Professional (CCIP).
  • Demonstrated ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and interests.
  • Robust problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products work by combining cutting-edge technology with extensive research and development to create comprehensive solutions tailored to specific needs. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts and a diversified income base across various segments, including Aerospace Systems and Mission Systems. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position through continuous innovation and by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to its clients.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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