Manufacturing Operations Manager 3

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ • 12h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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's Launch Systems Manufacturing and Integration team is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 3 to lead our Chandler, AZ based Major Subassembly Work Cell, Thermal Protection System Cell and Integration & Test Technicians. This position will lead a cross functional team to include Staffing, Scheduling, and Demand Management. This cell is responsible for mechanical assembly of large rocket structures to include Interstages, Attitude and Control stages, and other Mechanical activities. This position will report directly to the Director of LV Manufacturing and Integration.

Job Responsibilities:

Manages:

All non-classified Integration and Test activities to mechanically assemble large avionics assemblies and other rocket structures and conduct acceptance testing.

Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) cell applying TPS to various flight structures

Mechanical and Electrical Technician pool for integration activities at Launch Vehicles

Oversees day-to-day planning and operations for the work cells to include daily activity plans

Coordinates with managers and leadership from a cross-functional team to ensure all required support is available to execute daily plan, including Technicians, Engineering, Quality, Material Operations and Logistics.

Develops solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.

Knowledge and application of Lean Principles is highly desired.

Ensures Launch Vehicle Business Unit processes, procedures and standard practices are followed, including 5S, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Control, Tool Control, ESD, and Ordnance Handling.

Develops, maintains and analyzes monthly metrics to promote sound operational decisions, improve efficiency and eliminate waste.

Supports and provides input to functional managers in regard to employee performance.

Champions ongoing Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree +8 years of relevant experience or Master's +6 years of relevant experience

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Must be able to exercise influence and lead team to success

Experience leading a team within Operations

Demonstrated effectiveness in managing internal relationships, prioritization, and delegation.

Must be detail-oriented but able to grasp the big picture

Microsoft Office Suite Experience including Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 10 years experience

Active DoD Security clearance of Secret or above

Knowledge and application of Lean Principles

Your Distinct Strengths:

Ability to make independent decisions, be self-motivated, possess excellent communications skills, detail-oriented, and team player

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management and customers

Ability to be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility to drive tasks to completion

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,400.00 - $200,200.00

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.

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