Northrop Grumman taps new VP of global supply chain

Northrop Grumman has named Kevin Mitchell vice president of global supply chain within the company’s Aerospace Systems sector.

In his new role, Mitchell will help develop and maintain a strong supply base for the broad set of products produced for Aerospace Systems customers, Northrop Grumman said in a release.

He was most recently vice president of production operations and the El Segundo, Calif., site manager.

Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA in global business from the University of Phoenix.