Senior Operations Director – Multi-Site Manufacturing & Quality

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Operations Director 2 to lead day-to-day operations across a multi-site portfolio. You will drive efficiency, quality, safety, and workforce planning while aligning with strategic initiatives and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee manufacturing, facilities, EH&S, and capital projects, guiding leadership development and continuous improvement across diverse teams. Travel 25% is required.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated within last 6 years; ability to obtain SAP.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100), EH&S compliance, facilities and real estate management.
• Experience leading people, projects, multi-site operations and/or programs across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across the portfolio focusing on efficiencies.
• Support critical program requests and program reviews; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with SDS, other NG Operations and executives for strong coordination.
• Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple sites to meet schedule, budget and quality.
• Lead the quality function to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and sustain EH&S policies and regulatory compliance across sites.
• Oversee multi-site facilities; plan expansions, consolidations and capital projects.
• Direct CapEx planning for infrastructure projects within budget and scope.
• Implement workforce planning to optimize staffing and develop leadership.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture and drive continuous improvement using lean/Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align operations with strategic and regulatory needs.
• Demonstrate integrity, mentor teams, and build trusted customer relationships.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Manufacturing Operations

Quality Systems

EH&S Compliance

Facilities & Real Estate

Capital Project Oversight

Lean Manufacturing

Workforce Planning

Leadership

Program/Project Management

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's + 10 yrs exp

Master's + 8 yrs exp

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Operations Director 2 to lead day-to-day operations across a multi-site portfolio. You will drive efficiency, quality, safety, and workforce planning while aligning with strategic initiatives and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee manufacturing, facilities, EH&S, and capital projects, guiding leadership development and continuous improvement across diverse teams. Travel 25% is required.