Manager General Manufacturing 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

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 (NGMS) is looking for a Manager General Manufacturing 2 located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The General Manufacturing Manager will oversee and manage all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s), be responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate will provide leadership direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions. Manage and present status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area and assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

What You'll Get to Do

• Directs all aspects and phases of Assembly and/or Test operations in the Factory.
• Provide leadership in areas such as: Technical Guidance, Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital Planning, Cost/ Benefit Analysis, Manpower Planning, Staffing, AS9100 and all auditable processes.
• Responsible for the Quality, Cost and timely Delivery of Product.
• Manages the Safety and Morale of assigned personnel.
• Identifies process problems and develops solutions.
• Must be able to manage with a focus on reducing costs and increasing efficiency (productivity), while maintaining flexibility (adaptability) to change in meeting business objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates proven skills in implementing change.
• Demonstrates proven skill in leading initiatives and the ability to interface with all levels of management and employees.
• Ensure training (e.g., procedures, quality documents, safety, etc.) is complete and effective.
• Monitors and drives adherence to production and O&R schedules.
• Provides schedule performance data/status as requested.
• Directs the work performed by 15+ non-exempt Manufacturing Assemblers and Technicians.
• Performs Performance Evaluations and reviews.

The Ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical staff, support personnel, functional management, or related groups, and the ability to lead technicians and engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of production experience or Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• 2 or more years of direct management experience.
• Experience interpreting technical documents (i.e. schematics, test data, etc).
• Experience with MS Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and/or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience presenting to leadership or site leadership.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Navigation or precision electro-mechanical product experience.
• Aerospace and defense product experience.
• Experience in both production assembly, production test, and development working environment.
• Experience in presenting to executive staff and leadership.
• Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Pay and benefits

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!
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Primary Level Salary Range

$104,600.00 - $156,800.00

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.