Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$125k–$188k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Manufacturing Operations, Logistics Management, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
**Federal work-study students only** Overview: Devin Harris' lab has developed an augmented reality (AR) application to support structural engineering education. The application is already published and available on the …
Skills: Unity, C#, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Object-oriented programming
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$125k–$188k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Manufacturing Operations, Logistics Management, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$128k–$173k/yr
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and O…
Skills: Information Technology, Network Engineering, Networks, Network Security, Troubleshooting
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$97k–$131k/yr
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and …
Skills: Network architecture, Network design, Network systems, LAN, WAN
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastr…
Skills: Project support, Contract administration, Documentation management, Procurement, Logistics tracking
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$74k–$89k/yr
Senior Planner I/II (Land Conservation) Department of Community Development Full-Time, 12 Months Exempt, Pay Grade 33/34 VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible **Please note: This position may be filled as a Senior Planner I or…
Skills: Land conservation, Urban planning, Rural planning, Zoning regulations, Project management
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$89k/yr
Project Manager/Inspector Department of Facilities & Environmental Services 12 Months, Full-Time Exempt, Pay Grade 34 VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible Job Summary/ Objective: The Project Manager / Inspector is responsible…
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Critical path method
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
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 opportunit…
Skills: Embedded software engineering, C, C++, Linux, VxWorks
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Software Reverse Engineer The Opportunity: Work as part of a varied contract team supporting a DoD client. Apply the expertise required to perform in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologies throu…
Skills: Software reverse engineering, C++, Python, Java, Go
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
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 opportunit…
Skills: Embedded software engineering, C, C++, Linux, VxWorks
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, In-Person Position Are you a collaborative and analytical thinker with sound judgement? Do you have commercial estimating and preconstruction experience? Are you highly organized and …
Skills: Commercial estimating, Preconstruction, Quantity take-offs, Job analysis, Pricing
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$87k–$198k/yr
System Test Engineer The Opportunity: When a user tries new software, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful software development—and that m…
Skills: Software testing, Functional testing, Test automation, Test plan development, Agile
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Join Our Team as a Project Engineer! Hey there! Are you a proactive and positive go-getter with a knack for construction? Piedmont Concrete Contractors (PCC) in Charlottesville, VA, is on the lookout for a Project Engine…
Skills: Project management, Construction scheduling, Budget management, Blueprint reading, Construction plans
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Join Our Team as a Project Engineer! Hey there! Are you a proactive and positive go-getter with a knack for construction? Piedmont Plaster & Drywall (PPD) in Charlottesville, VA, is on the lookout for a Project Engineer …
Skills: Project management, Construction scheduling, Budget management, Blueprint reading, Metal framing
JMTCharlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$36/hr
Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information techno…
Skills: Construction inspection, Plan interpretation, Site layout, Material testing, Concrete testing
JMTCharlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$44/hr
Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information techno…
Skills: Construction Inspection, Structural Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Plan Interpretation, Material Testing
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$721/hr–$1k
Please note: Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans. What It Tak…
Skills: Quantity take-off, Layout, Shop drawing review, Submittal review, Request for information
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better wa…
Skills: CNC machine operation, Metal finishing, Precision measurement, Blueprint interpretation, Quality inspection
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Software Reverse Engineer The Opportunity: Work as part of a varied contract team supporting a DoD client. Apply the expertise required to perform in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologies throu…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Software Disassembly, C++, TS/SCI Clearance, S&TI Research
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States • On-site
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The Manager 3 oversees daily production, materials, and logistics operations across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives are met. They lead cross-functional teams, manage departmental budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least nine years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with seven years of experience, including significant leadership history. Proficiency in production management systems and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are mandatory.
The Manager 3 - Manufacturing & Logistics is a senior operations leader responsible for daily production and materials/logistics operations across our Central Virginia manufacturing sites, with primary presence in Charlottesville and regular engagement in Waynesboro. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production; leads the manufacturing management team; and directly oversees the materials and logistics organization supporting both facilities.
The leader partners closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering, Quality, Programs, Global Supply Chain) to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement and operational readiness.
Own daily production operations across Charlottesville and Waynesboro, ensuring adherence to production schedules and customer commitments.
Translate program and demand requirements into executable shop floor plans; balance capacity, labor, and material availability.
Adjust plans to address change orders, constraints, or emergent issues while maintaining safety, quality, cost and delivery performance.
Monitor and drive KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and productivity across both sites. Examples of KPIs: Lost workdays, Rework, First Time Yield, On Time to Contract, Health of WIP, Utilization, Total OH Ratio, Performance to Standard Work.
Apply lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, standard work, visual management) to improve flow, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.
Lead teams through structured problem solving and root cause analyses to eliminate recurring issues in production operations and materials/logistics.
Provide direct leadership for the Materials & Logistics teams supporting Charlottesville and Waynesboro.
Own material planning and coordination with Supply Chain/Procurement to ensure production readiness and minimal disruptions.
Oversee inventory control, cycle counting, warehousing, kitting, and point-of-use material delivery to work cells.
Lead shipping/receiving operations and logistics processes to support on-time delivery, inventory turns, and past-due reduction.
Implement and sustain standards, processes, and digital tools for materials handling, traceability, and logistics performance.
Ensure products meet or exceed internal and external quality requirements; support and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with manufacturing workmanship standards and regulatory requirements.
Champion standardization of processes and documentation across sites to support repeatable, compliant operations.
Lead and develop manufacturing supervisors, materials/logistics leaders, and production teams across Central Virginia.
Responsible for senior management of non-exempt manufacturing personnel. Ensuring adherence and accountability to work schedules and employee handbook (or equivalent) standards.
Recruit, train, and coach staff; set clear goals and expectations and drive accountability and performance.
Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement, with a clear “standard that must be met” coupled with appropriate support.
Communicate effectively with frontline staff, peers, and senior leadership.
Develop and manage departmental budgets; control labor, material, and overhead costs while meeting business objectives.
Prepare and present performance reports, variance analyses, and improvement plans to senior management.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EH&S, Finance, and Program teams to support new product introductions, process changes, and manufacturing readiness.
Lead or support change management initiatives that impact production, materials/logistics processes, and site operations.
Proven ability to balance support and coaching with maintaining high operational standards.
Proficiency with production management systems (e.g., ERP/MES) and materials/logistics processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven effectiveness collaborating across functional areas and levels of the organization.
Understanding of manufacturing and production concepts and their application to day-to-day operations.
Ability to make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations, and services.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, set priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production, assembly, engineering and/or logistics OR a Master’s degree with seven (7) years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production, assembly, engineering and/or logistics.
At least five (5) years of experience in management/leadership of people and/or processes.
Experience with production management systems (e.g., ERP/MES) and materials/logistics processes.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence and how it could be used in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship is required.
Ten (10) years of direct leadership experience, including at least five (5) years managing managers or multi-disciplinary teams.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, operations management).
Manufacturing, production, or engineering experience in electronics and/or assembly/test.
Experience leading materials/logistics organizations and integrating materials planning with production operations.
Knowledge of Constraint Theory, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Workmanship Standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-WHMA-A-620, IPC-J-STD-001).
Experience working across functional organizations and multiple sites.
Quality Management experience, particularly in electronics or defense manufacturing environments.
Experience with digital tools to support shop floor execution, materials management, and KPI visibility.
Active Secret clearance.
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00The 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.We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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