Production-Process Operations Manager - Level 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Production-Process Operations Manager - Level 1 to lead crystal growth manufacturing. This onsite role supervises technicians, drives scheduling, and ensures safety and quality in a 24/7 operation.

You will implement lean practices, manage inventories, and coordinate training programs while partnering with engineering and management to optimize processes and output.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or business discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency reading technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and schedule crystal growth technicians.
• Lead a team of technicians and welders to high quality output.
• Drive shift pass-down stand up meetings and track progress.
• Maintain 5S/lean manufacturing practices and coach staff.
• Oversee crystal growth training programs and onboarding.
• Maintain production supply inventories and Kanban system.

Skills

Technical drawings

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree

BS in STEM and/or Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

OneNote

Job description

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/.

This Production-Process Operations Manager - Level 1 will manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations of the crystal growth department, including production scheduling, technicians' staffing, and production supply inventory maintenance. This person will lead a team of crystal growth technicians and welders to be engaged/motivated to produce high-quality crystal with minimum operation error.

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.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $86,800.00 - $130,200.00

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