Manager Site 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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, Space Systems, is currently seeking an experienced Operations Site Manager 1 for Propulsion Systems Manufacturing of Case Products to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our Copper Crossing Value Stream (CXVS) facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:

This position has direct frontline leadership responsibility over Rocket Motor Case fabrication utilizing people, equipment, tooling, and facilities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, employee development and cost objectives are met.

This is a weekend, day shift position. Overtime is worked as necessary.

Additional hours beyond a standard shift may be essential occasionally as production requires.

This includes the following: 

•  Oversee and assist in day-to-day frontline production activities, which are accomplished through subordinates (Team leads and Technicians/machinists), ensuring to meet production SQDEC goals for the shift.
•  Ensures strong and open relationships with employees - keeping them informed and morale high.
•  Works with Value Stream Element Team (VSET) leads, Engineering, Production Control, Quality and other internal and external contacts to ensure process readiness, resolve issues real-time and strategically prepare for the future.
•  Direct development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives using Least Waste Way Standard Work and eliminating waste to improve safety, ensure quality, meet delivery schedules, and raise morale.

Job Duties:  

• Successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal/leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and satisfy internal and external customers and suppliers as well as a demonstrated commitment to customer service. 

• Successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Candidates should demonstrate effective presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate initiatives, plans, and expectations. Applicants should be proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, and use of manufacturing software systems.

• Successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to the Northrop Grumman business Code of Ethics, the ability to lead others, build teams, and create an environment of continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Successful candidate should have a proven track record of Operational Availability and Overall Equipment Efficiency.

• Successful candidate must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends if necessary. This position will oversee 24-hour operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or 9+ years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership in Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, Functional Support Management, and all other business personnel.

• Proven ability to successfully lead and motivate a team.

• Ability to spend at least 75% of their day on the Manufacturing floor.

• Microsoft Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

•  Previous leadership/management experience.

•  Knowledge of and experience with Rocket Motor Case fabrication.

•  Familiarity with electronic work instructions, safety policies and quality procedures

•  Root Cause Analysis using multiple methods such as fault trees, 5 Why’s, etc.

•  Continuous impro