Sentinel - Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 - 19505

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/L0

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Ogden, UT is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 to oversee and drive multiple manufacturing, production, and prototyping activities at the Ogden Manufacturing Facility. You will lead safety, quality, cost targets, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in shop floor processes, MES, and manufacturing integration, plus 2+ years in leadership; U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with required experience; or 4 years in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• 1+ years of experience leading manufacturing, production, or manufacturing integration.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain interim Secret clearance pre-start and final Secret after start.
• Must attain SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage manufacturing, production, and prototyping at the Ogden Manufacturing Facility.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost targets, and on-time delivery.
• Apply shop floor best practices (FOD/FOE, 5S, MES, traceability) and continuous improvement.
• Lead people, skills, processes, and training to achieve program goals.
• Present status on cost, schedule, and performance; mitigate issues.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production management

MES knowledge

Cost control

Communication skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 . This position is in Ogden, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What you'll get to do:

The Manufacturing Operations Manager 2 is accountability to the Manufacturing Operations Manager 3. As the Manager of Manufacturing Operations 2, your team will oversee and manage the manufacturing and operational aspects of multiple manufacturing, production, and prototyping at the Ogden Manufacturing Facility (OMF)in Ogden, Utah. Your team will be responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing foundational processes, encompassing knowledge of shop floor processes and best practices (FOD/FOE control, ESD practices, 5S, Tool & Property control etc.), efficient material flow, product life cycle management, cost center structuring, manufacturing execution systems (MES) knowledge, product configuration management, traceability and government approval procedures for sell-off.

In addition, the candidate will provide the people, skills, processes & training for successful achievement of program and division goals in the manufacturing and production environment. They will manage and present status on cost, schedule, and performance for all projects within the area; assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, or 4 years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• 1+ years of experience leading manufacturing, production, or manufacturing integration.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain an interim Secret Security level clearance pre-start, with the ability to obtain a final Secret Security level clearance post-start.
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience managing or leading people or projects.
• Experience leading manufacturing/production/integration & test teams in a production environment.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Program, Engineering, Functional Support Management, and Professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates.
• Aerospace / ICBM Industry Experience.
• Prior experience it program start-up.
• Experience working with Systems Applications and Products (SAP).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Management Plan requirements and transitioning to production.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

Active DoD Secret clearance and applicable SAP accesse