Operations Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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, Space Systems, is currently seeking an Operations Manager Level 1 to join our team.  This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division Test and Research Operations at our facility located in Bacchus Utah. 

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.   Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

Job description:

As a Propulsion Systems Operations Supervisor (Operations Manager Level 1), you will lead a team of highly skilled engineering technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development of personnel, cross-training, staffing and managing resources to meet production schedules.

Research Operations is seeking one manager to oversee the Bacchus team consisting of ten technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of highly skilled engineering technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs

• Maintain a safe work environment (personal and professional) and drive a culture of safety first.

• Ensure facilities, tooling, planning, materials, and people are available to complete assigned workloads

• Execute day-to-day operations to complete daily production goals in support of business requirements

• Initiate Maintenance Work Orders, Tool Discrepancy Reports, Tooling Change Notices and Facilities Engineering Orders, and track to completion

• Ensure training (e.g., procedures, quality documents, safety, etc.) is complete and effective

• Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities

• Responsible for performance management and corrective action

• Administer and implement corrective actions for mishaps, quality issues, FOD, etc.

• Lead/participate in root cause and corrective action analysis, implementation, effectiveness, etc.

• Utilize performance management and succession planning tools to develop team members

• Clearly and thoroughly communicate leadership flow down to ensure alignment and understanding.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and nine years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience

• Experience directly or indirectly leading people

• Ability to read and interpret engineering (e.g., drawings, 3-D models, specifications) and operating procedures

• Strong technical background related to rocket motor manufacturing, test, and machining.

• Willingness to work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends, if necessary

• Successful history of managing personnel in high energy assignments while promoting a safe and productive environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated use of manufacturing performance measurement tools and continuous improvements

• Computer skills: Excel, Access, Power Point, Word

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401K

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health and Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00

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.