Manager Manufacturing Operations 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.The Launch Vehicles (LV) Sentinel Program Promontory Manufacturing Operations Manager Level 1 (aka Production Manager) will assist in the execution of all phases of hands-on operations from inception through delivery. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing all operational aspects of the Sentinel Program Promontory production area, responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and production area continuous improvement efforts. This role will provide hands-on assistance and leadership direction for the Promontory technicians in integration, assembly, production, maintenance, and test functions, as well as assist the Promontory leadership team in providing status on schedule, performance, issues, and mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
Candidate shall possess knowledge on how to perform a variety of duties in the mechanical integration, assembly, and test of solid rocket motor assemblies and launch vehicles in support of the Sentinel Program for Launch Vehicles in Promontory, UT. This position is fully on-site. The team works 4/10 shifts.
This role:

Leads, tasks, and assists the production floor technician team of mechanical and electrical focus

Leads and assists in assembling and testing complex systems related to space flight hardware

Reads and interprets detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and work instructions to direct the process of completing complex assemblies and installations

Follows detailed work instructions to guide in completion of assigned tasks, and complete necessary paperwork to document completed work

Assists engineers with the development of work instructions and assembly procedures

Identifies, recommends, and advocates for continuous improvement initiatives

Occasional business travel may be required (< 10%).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the production floor technician team through various builds, design challenges, and operational changes

Represent the production technician team at leadership meetings, statuses, planning, and evaluations

Support initial engineering stand-up of activities and transition into production operations and future sustainment

Support plans and schedules for Launch Vehicles activities in Promontory, Utah

Support the requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and deliver on the contractual obligations

Maintain close coordination with Operations Manager on technician activities, milestones, and schedule commitments

Participates in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures