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Northrop Grumman · 19 hours ago

Manager Site 1 - R10218750

Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, and they are seeking an Operations Site Manager to oversee Rocket Motor Case manufacturing at their Salt Lake City, UT facility. The role includes frontline leadership responsibilities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and employee development while promoting continuous improvement in operations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist in day-to-day frontline production activities, which are accomplished through subordinates (Team leads and Technicians/machinists), ensuring to meet production SQDEC goals for the shift

Ensures strong and open relationships with employees - keeping them informed and morale high

Works with Value Stream Element Team (VSET) leads, Engineering, Production Control, Quality and other internal and external contacts to ensure process readiness, resolve issues real-time and strategically prepare for the future

Direct development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives using Least Waste Way Standard Work and eliminating waste to improve safety, ensure quality, meet delivery schedules, and raise morale

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceContinuous improvementLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeRocket Motor Case knowledgeTeam buildingCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 9+ years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership in Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, Functional Support Management, and all other business personnel

Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate a team

Ability to spend at least 75% of their day on the Manufacturing floor

Microsoft Office Experience

Successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal/leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and satisfy internal and external customers and suppliers as well as a demonstrated commitment to customer service

Successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Candidates should demonstrate effective presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate initiatives, plans, and expectations

Successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to the Northrop Grumman business Code of Ethics, the ability to lead others, build teams, and create an environment of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles

Successful candidate should have a proven track record of Operational Availability and Overall Equipment Efficiency

Successful candidate must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends if necessary. This position will oversee 24-hour operations

Preferred

Previous leadership/management experience

Knowledge of and experience with Rocket Motor Case manufacturing

Familiarity with electronic work instructions, safety policies and quality procedures

Root Cause Analysis using multiple methods such as fault trees, 5 Why's, etc

Continuous improvement implementation experiences that includes problem solving, and leading project teams to improve flow and standardize processes

Developing and implementing manufacturing processes using tools like value stream mapping, factory design, digital factory, etc

Integrating support group personnel, (VSET teams, Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, etc.)

Understanding of earned value management principles and ability to demonstrate effective leadership to get your team back on track in the event of missed company objectives