Production-Process Operations Manager – Level 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; Vor Ort; USD 87.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Total Rewards package

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Zusammenfassung

Northrop Grumman in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Production-Process Operations Manager – Level 1 to supervise crystal growth technicians, improve lean processes, and ensure safe, efficient 24/7 production within SYNOPTICS. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on leadership and manufacturing excellence.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree (BS preferred) with 2+ years in manufacturing and strong communication, software skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in a technical or business discipline with 2+ years in manufacturing.
• No security clearance required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong communication with technicians, engineers and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and OneNote.

Aufgaben

• Supervise, coach, and schedule crystal growth technicians to ensure seamless production.
• Collaborate with growth technicians to engage them and support career progression.
• Handle disciplinary actions and document them.
• Lead shift pass-down stand-up meetings and track multi-day growth runs.
• Maintain 5S/lean manufacturing and coach staff.
• Oversee crystal growth training programs (on-boarding, cross-product, safety).
• Maintain training progress logs with trainers.
• Manage production supply inventories (ceramics, critical components, disposables).
• Improve the Kanban inventory system.
• Support off-hour technicians and coordinate with on-call supervisors.
• Ensure safety protocols and SOP compliance; work on floor with technicians.

Kenntnisse

Reading drawings and schematics

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Manufacturing awareness

Ausbildung

Associate degree in technical or business

BS in STEM and/or Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

OneNote

Jobbeschreibung

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None

TRAVEL

No

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Production-Process Operations Manager – Level 1 to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 60 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe. Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/.

In this job, you will:

• Supervise, coach, and schedule crystal growth technicians to ensure seamless production.
• Work together closely with growth technicians to make them more engaged and support their career progression.
• Also, be responsible for disciplinary actions and its documentation.
• Drive shift pass-down stand up meeting, documents its note, and continuous monitoring of multi-day growth runs and daily production progress.
• Maintain/improve 5S/lean manufacturing and coach all growth personnel to be successful.
• Oversee and execute crystal growth training programs such as on-boarding, cross-product, growth emergency-situation training, and crystal growth safety training.
• Work with trainers and keep training-progress log up-to-dated.
• Maintain production supply inventories including ceramics, critical components of crystal growth equipment, disposables and welding room.
• Continue to improve the inventory Kanban system.
• Support off-hour technicians and communicate with off-hour supervisors/technicians in off-hours due to 24/7/365 manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and standard operation plan with good work ethic's Should be willing to work with technicians on the floor to comprehend crystal growth process/procedure.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical or business discipline and 2 plus years of experience No clearance required Minimum 3 years of manufacturing environment is required. Proficiency reading technical drawings and electrical schematics. Excellent communication skill to technician/engineer/management and strong computer skills using Microsoft excel, word, and OneNote Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in STEM and/or Business is preferred. 5+ years of prior supervisor experience in manufacturing. Excellent Microsoft excel and report-writing skill

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $86,800.00 - $130,200.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.