Manager General Manufacturing 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a General Manufacturing Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah. The manager oversees operational aspects of one or more manufacturing and/or production areas, with responsibility for employee safety, product quality, on-time delivery, customer cost targets, and continuous improvement. The role provides leadership for design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test, and Quality Assurance functions. It also manages and presents cost, schedule, and performance status for projects in the area, assesses issues, and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals. The manager directs Assembly and/or Test operations in the Factory and leads assigned personnel, including 15 or more non-exempt Manufacturing Assemblers and Technicians. The position manages staffing, planning, training, performance evaluations, schedule adherence, and process improvement while maintaining flexibility in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate communicates with technical staff, support personnel, functional management, and other groups, and leads technicians and engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of production experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of experience.
- At least 2 years of direct management experience.
- Experience interpreting technical documents such as schematics and test data.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and/or Continuous Improvement.
- Experience presenting to leadership or site leadership.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical staff, support personnel, functional management, or related groups.
- Ability to lead technicians and engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
- Navigation or precision electro-mechanical product experience.
- Aerospace and defense product experience.
- Experience in production assembly, production test, and a development working environment.
- Experience presenting to executive staff and leadership.
- Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System.
- Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects and phases of Assembly and/or Test operations in the Factory.
- Provide leadership in technical guidance, process development, continuous improvement, capacity planning, capital planning, cost/benefit analysis, manpower planning, staffing, AS9100, and auditable processes.
- Ensure the quality, cost, and timely delivery of products.
- Manage the safety and morale of assigned personnel.
- Identify process problems and develop solutions.
- Reduce costs and increase efficiency while maintaining adaptability to changing business objectives.
- Implement change and lead initiatives, interfacing with all levels of management and employees.
- Ensure training, including procedures, quality documents, and safety training, is complete and effective.
- Monitor and drive adherence to production and O&R schedules.
- Provide schedule performance data and status as requested.
- Direct the work of 15 or more non-exempt Manufacturing Assemblers and Technicians.
- Perform performance evaluations and reviews.
- Manage and present project cost, schedule, and performance status; assess issues and develop mitigation plans.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage.
- Savings plan.
- Paid time off, including vacation and/or personal business.
- Education assistance.
- Training and development.
- 9/80 work schedule where available.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
