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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

_Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Supplier Performance_ **_Management (SPM) Manager 2_** _to join the Mission Systems sector’s Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team located_ **_in Rolling Meadows, IL._**

_This position will lead the Electronic Warfare & Targeting (EWT) Business Unit SPM team and report to the NT&S Division Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Manager._

_The leader of the EWT BU SPM team will collaborate closely with the RM Quality & Mission Assurance, GSC, and Program Management leadership to provide strategic thought leadership and preventative solutions to ensure the quality of procured material and services._

_Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success leading organizational changes within cost and schedule constraints while achieving internal customer expectations and focusing on organizational and team success. The position requires a solution-based orientation, unwavering ethics and values, and the demonstrated ability to be a trusted partner._

_Roles and Responsibilities:_

+ _Engage in Program Capture and Kickoff activities to identify and quantify supplier quality risk in program sourcing plans, influence sourcing strategy to include capable suppliers and to identify risk mitigation strategies to minimize impact of poor supplier quality._

+ _Collaborate with Program Quality to ensure appropriate quality requirements for programs are identified and flowed down to suppliers via purchasing documents._

+ _Coordinate with the SPM Field Quality Engineering team to ensure that program risk mitigation strategies are executed in conjunction with key program schedule milestones._

+ _Collaborate with QMA, GSC, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management organizations to identify and understand supplier quality issues identified in receiving inspection and on the factory floor._

+ _Collaborate with all stakeholders to drive suppliers to sustained Root Cause & Corrective Action._

+ _Work with program personnel to ensure adequate funding is identified for Supplier Quality risk mitigation and product validation activities; monitor Supplier Quality team activities to ensure consistency with the spending plan._

+ _Frequently interface with division executives and customer representatives concerning supplier quality risks, mitigation plans, and issue resolution._

+ _Collaborate with NT&S Division Global Supply Chain teams to ensure critical suppliers are identified and the appropriate quarterly quality performance feedback (Supplier Assessments (SAMS) or SAP Scorecards) is accurate and effectively communicated to the supplier._

+ _Set the strategy to improve overall supplier performance through implementation of the Supplier Performance Management Process (SPMP) and ensure supplier quality_

+ _Use data-driven processes to measure supplier quality performance, mitigate risk, and to lead continuous improvement processes_

+ _Promote the professional development of the SPM team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement._

+ _Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at a BU Level to identify and pursue systemic improvement opportunities._

+ _Provide clear assignments, help employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, create an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and build a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance._

+ _Excellent communication and problem-solving skills._

+ _Travel up to 10% of the time._

_Basic Qualifications:_

+ _Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline_

+ _8 years in Program or Project Management, Quality, Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management, or Engineering._

+ _3 or more years of experience managing and/or leading teams._

+ _Experience in program/product lifecycle in the areas of supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, root cause analysis, product sell-off, shipping, and product support as they apply to quality._

+ _Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance_

+ _U.S. citizenship_

_Preferred Qualifications:_

+ _Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process._

+ _Familiarity with AS9145 and/or AS9146_

+ _Master’s degree in engineering or a management field._

+ _Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Engineering Manager, or Manufacturing Management_

+ _Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement._

+ _Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical skills._

+ _Active clearance above Secret, or ability to acquire a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance._

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Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.