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Northrop Grumman

Operations Manager - Level 1

magna, UT

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Northrop Grumman lists this Operations Manager - Level 1 opportunity in magna, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an Operations Manager - Level 1 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

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

Ensuring 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.

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for a level 1:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree with a total of 9 years

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

1-3 years' 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

5 years' experience directly or indirectly leading people.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00

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.

health insurance coverage

life and disability insurance

savings plan

Company paid holidays

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

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Worksite address

magna, UT, 84044, US

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