Operations Director II, SDS: Multi-Site Manufacturing & Quality

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Roy (UT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, seeks an Operations Director 2 to lead day-to-day operations across the SDS portfolio. The role includes overseeing manufacturing across sites, driving lean processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requires a DoD Secret clearance and 8–10 years of experience in operations, facilities, and workforce planning. Travel ~25%. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated within last 6 years; ability to obtain SAP.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100), EH&S compliance, facilities/real estate, capital projects, lean manufacturing, and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across portfolio focusing on efficiencies.
• Coordinate training development and ensure process documentation is current.
• Oversee multi-site manufacturing to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement; ensure EH&S compliance.
• Plan and manage CapEx and facilities upgrades to support long-term goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, seeks an Operations Director 2 to lead day-to-day operations across the SDS portfolio. The role includes overseeing manufacturing across sites, driving lean processes, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requires a DoD Secret clearance and 8–10 years of experience in operations, facilities, and workforce planning. Travel ~25%. Relocation assistance may be available.