Shipping Operations Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Shipping Operations Manager 2 based out of Baltimore, MD . What You’ll Get to Do: Manage overall operations of BWI Shipping, including shipping office and floor functions and supporting personnel (1st and 2nd shift) Align ops execution to Northrop Grumman guidance (PrOP) and customer requirements Engage and develop cross-functional represented and professional teams, including shipping office (SEA), floor (IBEW), drivers (IUE), quality, and analysts Supervise employees who use a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, hand carts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products or goods within a plant, office, or warehouse Supervise the scheduling with carriers, reconcile freight bills, prepare and negotiate claims, and select or recommend carriers to ensure efficient, timely, and least expensive movement of goods and material Supervises employees who maintain records and check invoices/bills of lading Provide management backup support for Material Distribution Center (MDC) Perform interpersonal or interdepartmental conflict resolution and optimization Outline and implement solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation Oversee the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment May assist in selecting appropriate containers and wrapping methods for materials to be shipped or stored Manage and delegate the planning, scheduling, and routing inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments of freight Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings Act as an advisor to senior management/ELT and customers, including quality and DCMA Access management of secured storage within Shipping floor Responsible for conducting investigation and closure of shipping area audits and corrective actions Report and present area metrics, providing analysis of trends and recommendations for improvement to upper management / ELT Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in manufacturing supporting US Government, commercial, and international customers; master’s degree with 6 years of experience in manufacturing supporting USG, commercial, and international customers Experience in Global Supply Chain Planning and/or Management Experience Working with and/or managing represented [union] employees for 5 or more years Experience with MS Office User (min Intermediate): Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams Active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance with ability to