Manager Production Operations 3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Production Operations Manager 3 based in Salt Lake City, UT. The Production Operations Manager provides the required oversight to lead a strong integrated Operations team including Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Configuration Management, Production Control, and Mission Assurance personnel. They are also responsible for a high performing team and will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the progress of program performance.

What You'll Get to Do

• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management.
• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers.
• Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery.
• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Exceptional technical, analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Expertise in driving results related to continuous improvement projects for cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to learn and train others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 8 Years experience or a Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Expertise in creating, maintaining and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
• Experience in managing an engineering or highly technical manufacturing project.
• Experience in project management (cost, schedule, quality).
• Expertise in with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).
• Expertise in working within a multi-team environment.
• Expertise in facilitating internal customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.
• Expertise in interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 10 Years experience.
• Expertise in Managing an Engineering Development program.
• Expertise in Project Management.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously - schedule management, cost/budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management.
• Expertise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Management.
• Program management experience or PMP certification.
• Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Working knowledge of SAP for Manufacturing, Test, MRP, Inventory & Production Control processes.

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

$151,500.00 - $227,300.00

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.