Operations Manager - Level 1

Northrop Grumman • Magna, UT

6d • $95,000 - $142,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Operations Manager Level 1 in Magna, Utah, to supervise the Propulsion Systems Operations team. The manager will lead eight engineering technicians on the Bacchus team, ensuring safe, quality production is delivered on time and on cost for various programs. The role includes developing personnel, cross-training, staffing, and managing resources to meet production schedules. The position follows a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off, and requires 10% travel. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

The position’s salary range is $95,000 to $142,600. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or 9 years of total experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• 1–3 years of direct or indirect people-leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, 3-D models, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Strong technical background related to rocket motor manufacturing, testing, and machining.
• Willingness to work flexible and changing shift schedules, including day or night shifts and weekends if necessary.
• Successful history of managing personnel in high-energy assignments while promoting a safe and productive environment.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated use of manufacturing performance measurement tools and continuous improvement.
• Computer skills in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of direct or indirect people-leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering technicians in safely producing quality products on time and on cost for various programs.
• Maintain a safe work environment and promote a safety-first culture.
• Ensure facilities, tooling, planning, materials, and personnel are available to complete assigned workloads.
• Execute day-to-day operations to meet production goals and business requirements.
• Initiate and track Maintenance Work Orders, Tool Discrepancy Reports, Tooling Change Notices, and Facilities Engineering Orders to completion.
• Ensure required training, including procedures, quality documents, and safety training, is complete and effective.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Manage performance and corrective action.
• Administer and implement corrective actions for mishaps, quality issues, foreign object debris (FOD), and related matters.
• Lead or participate in root cause and corrective action analysis, implementation, and effectiveness reviews.
• Use performance management and succession planning tools to develop team members.
• Communicate leadership direction clearly and thoroughly to ensure alignment and understanding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager