Manufacturing Operations Manager 1

The Manufacturing Operations Manager 1 oversees and manages all operational aspects of the Avionics and Electronic Ground Support Equipment areas, responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement. Provides leadership direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions. Manages and presents status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area; assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
In this job, you will:

Ensure all work cells support and achieve the negotiated program commit dates

Identify potential gaps in production schedules and minimize any line stoppages

Resolve work cell issues, non-conformances, drawing releases, router and traveler releases

Produce and present weekly reports on factory work cell delivery performance

Work closely with planning organization to reduce schedule impacts due to material shortages

Work closely with programs on releasing documentation in time to support production schedules

Work with manufacturing and quality management on work cell resources

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels in the organization

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Able to work 1st Shift (6:00am-3:30pm)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience leading a small work team

Previous manufacturing experience

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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10212157

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-25T20:09:27