Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

8h • $86,300 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager General Manufacturing 1 to support multiple shifts within its Manufacturing and Production organization in Clearfield, Utah. This on-site leadership role oversees planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, timely production of aircraft components. The manager leads employees, implements production schedules, ensures quality standards, and improves processes to reduce costs and increase productivity. The role works with other departments to meet customer demand, deliver on time, and support financial goals, while maintaining safe working conditions and compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.

The position has supervisory or management responsibility for more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family and oversees 10–15 technicians. The primary listed shift is B-shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; shift assignments may change with business needs. The role is on-site and cannot be performed remotely. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• At least 4 years of related production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Related experience may include production or manufacturing, production planning, and manufacturing data analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience leading projects or teams.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Leadership experience in a work environment, such as Group Lead or Supervisor.
• Experience leading teams of 10 or more employees.
• Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, and drilling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and manufacturing operations for 10–15 technicians.
• Coordinate and lead operations start-up meetings.
• Plan resources daily to meet customer and schedule demand.
• Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure tools, plans, people, and materials are available to complete assigned work.
• Report production KPIs to site leadership.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality incidents.
• Mentor, train, and develop staff, including performance management and corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality, and cost.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Educational assistance.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED