Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manager General Manufacturing 1 located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join our professional team supporting the warfighter on a key defense program, where there is a lot of impactful work ahead of us and you’ll contribute to state-of-the-art navigation and missile defense capabilities.
What You'll Get to Do:
The selected candidate will oversee and manage all operational aspects of one or more manufacturing and/or production area(s), be responsible for the safety of the employees, deliver quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement. They will provide leadership direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions. Manage and present status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area; assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Directs all aspects and phases of Assembly and Test operations in the System Factory.
- Provide leadership in areas such as: Technical Guidance, Process Development, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Capital Planning, Cost/ Benefit Analysis, Manpower Planning, Staffing, AS9100 and all auditable processes.
- Responsible for the Quality, Cost and timely Delivery of Product.
- Manages the Safety and Morale of assigned personnel.
- Identifies process problems and develops solutions.
- Must be able to manage with a focus on reducing costs and increasing efficiency (productivity), while maintaining flexibility (adaptability) to change in meeting business objectives in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates proven skills in implementing change.
- Demonstrates proven skill in leading initiatives and the ability to interface with all levels of management and employees.
- Ensure training (e.g., procedures, quality documents, safety, etc.) is complete and effective.
- Monitors and drives adherence to production and O&R schedules.
- Provides schedule performance data/status as requested.
- Directs the work performed by non-exempt Manufacturing Assemblers and Technicians.
- Performs Performance Evaluations and reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or an Associate Degree with 7 years of experience (Note: 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Experience interpreting technical products.
- Prior leadership or managerial experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement.
- Experience in production manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technician staff, support personnel, functional management and related groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Navigation or Inertial Systems product experience.
- Aerospace and defense product experience.
- Experience in both production assembly, production test and development work environments.
- Experience in presenting to executive staff / leadership.
- Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System
What We Can Offer You:
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: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience, associate degree with 7 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience interpreting technical products
- Prior leadership or managerial experience
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement
- Experience in a production manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Navigation or inertial systems product experience
- Aerospace and defense product experience
- Experience in production assembly, production test, and development work environments
- Experience presenting to executive staff or leadership
- Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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