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Northrop Grumman, Propulsion Systems, is currently seeking an Operations Managers Level 1 for the Test and Research Operations Value Stream in building M-43 at Promontory.

Job description:

As a Propulsion Systems Operations Manager I, you will lead a team of highly skilled engineering technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development of personnel, cross-training, staffing and managing resources to meet production schedules.

Research Operations is seeking one manager over our Liner and Adhesive team at M-43.

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

• Ensure 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

Experience Requirements:

• 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

• Problem solving skills and ability to apply PES principles to improve process flow and standardization

• 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

• Proven leadership skills and experience with PES improvements

• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated use of manufacturing performance measurement tools

• Computer skills: Excel, Power Point, Word

Preferred Education & Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of lab/operations experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience; or

• Master Degree and three years of experience

• Experience directly or indirectly leading people

Salary Range: $87,900 USD - $131,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.