Principal Production Operations

Northrop Grumman; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Principal Production Operations professional to lead manufacturing strategy and coordination across development, manufacturing, test and supply chains.

You will oversee product development, scheduling, and cost performance, while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment at NGMS. Requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Master’s with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor.
• Experience creating and understanding production schedules.
• Experience managing cost performance of a project.
• Experience creating and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).
• Experience interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management.
• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers.
• Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery.
• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Project

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Join a fast-paced, highly impactful development program where you’ll learn a lot quickly and gain exposure to many areas of the factory, rather than being limited to just one.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
• Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management.
• Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers.
• Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery.
• Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in or supporting a manufacturing floor.
• Experience creating and understanding production schedules.
• Experience managing cost performance of a project.
• Experience creating and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).
• Experience working within a multi-team environment.
• Experience facilitating internal customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.
• Experience interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.
• Experience creating, maintaining and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 5 Years experience; 3 Years with Masters.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Material management experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously - schedule management, cost/budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Management.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.