Manager of General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

7h • $86,300 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager of General Manufacturing 1 to support multiple shifts in its Manufacturing and Production organization in Clearfield, Utah. This is an on-site leadership role that cannot be performed remotely. The manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to support efficient, timely aircraft production. The position manages employees, implements production schedules, ensures quality standards, and improves processes to control costs and increase productivity. It works with other departments to meet customer demand, deliver on time, and support company financial goals, while maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. The role has supervisory or management responsibilities for more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family.

The position primarily fills one of three shifts, subject to change based on business needs: A-shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; B-shift, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m.; or C-shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The manager oversees daily production operations for 10–15 technicians and reports production KPIs to site leadership. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret or higher U.S. Government clearance is required, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance within a reasonable period of time.

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, or manufacturing data analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience leading projects or teams.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Ability to work on-site in Clearfield, Utah.
• Ability to support one of the listed shifts, with shift assignment subject to change based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Current Special Program Access.
• 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, or drilling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and manufacturing operations of 10–15 technicians.
• Coordinate and lead operations start-up meetings.
• Plan daily resources to meet customer and schedule demand.
• Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure tools, plans, personnel, and materials are available to complete assigned workload.
• Report production KPIs to site leadership.
• Perform root cause analysis and determine 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.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate manufacturing processes and work with other departments to produce aircraft to customer requirements, deliver on time, and support company financial goals.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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