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Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems is seeking an Operations Manager Site II position to provide leadership support to our Case Value Stream team at our Freeport Center Facility in Clearfield, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:

This position has direct leadership responsibility over Building H10 Rocket Motor Case fabrication utilizing people, equipment, tooling, and facilities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, employee development and cost objectives are met.

This includes the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day production activities which are accomplished through subordinates (Shift Managers, Operation Team Supervisors and Operators).

• Works with Value Stream Element Team (VSET) leads, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, and other internal and external contacts to ensure process readiness, resolve issues real-time and strategically prepare for the future.

• Direct development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives within the area to improve safety, reduce costs, assure product quality and to raise moral.

• Ensures strong and open relationships with senior leadership, employees, support groups and customers.

• Maintains a very high level of equipment uptimes.

Job Duties:

• Successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal/leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and satisfy internal and external customers and suppliers was well as a demonstrated commitment to customer service.

• Successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Presentation skills and ability to clearly communicate initiatives plans and expectations. Computer skills to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment Northrop Grumman business Code of Ethics, the ability to lead others, build teams, and create an environment of continuous improvement using Lean Mfg. principles.

• Successful candidate should have a proven Operation Availability and Overall Equipment Efficiency track record.

• Successful candidate will work day shift but must be able to support their crew, when necessary, who work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends if necessary

Experience Preferred:

• Manufacturing experience including familiarity with electronic work instructions (preferred), Safety, and Quality procedures and policies.

• Root Cause Analysis using multiple methods such as fault trees, Kepner Trego analysis, 5 Why’s, etc.

• Verifiable continuous improvement implementation experiences that include problem solving, and leading project teams to improve flow and standardize processes.

• Understanding of the “Rules in Use”.

• Supervisory/ management experience.

• Developing and implementing manufacturing processes using tools like value stream mapping, factory design, digital factory, etc.

• Knowledge of and experience with Rocket Motor Case fabrication (preferred).

• Working with support group personnel, (VSET teams, Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, etc.).

• Successful leadership of work teams to achieve company and department objectives. Project management experience.

• Budget management and understanding of earned value management principles.

Education/Certifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business or Technical field and 9 years related experience. (preferred)

• Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requiring 13 years related experience.

Salary Range: $105,600 USD - $158,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.