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Infographic showing various Military Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,403 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 364 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 1 - Front-Line Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
The Manager General Manufacturing 1 Front-line Manager is responsible and accountable for leading the manufacturing activities of an assigned cost center within a restricted program. This role owns performance across safety, quality, factory accountability, cost and schedule objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide clear direction, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to technicians and other production personnel in assembly and manufacturing areas.
  • Ensure team members receive required training and prepare daily work plans in support of overall program objectives.
  • Encourage and support employee career development, including educational options for highly motivated team members.
  • Lead and support program initiatives, process improvement efforts, ensuring opportunities are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.
  • Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

This role will have phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented people to help us grow our program and become even better at what we do.
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, 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.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a high school diploma/GED AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance and/or related environment
  • Must have 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access.
  • Must be willing to work on any of the following schedules:
    • Monday - Thursday, 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm)
    • Monday- Thursday, 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am)
    • Friday - Sunday,- 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm)
    • Friday- Sunday, 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 1:30 am)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.

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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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