Production Manager 1 - Process Operations

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Overview
Reporting to the OneSat Manufacturing Value Stream Leader, the Production Manager will coordinate the daily tasks of manufacturing technicians for production operations relating to the program and product deliverables. They will collaborate with the VSL to update manufacturing documents and training procedures incorporating updates when necessary. They will communicate company and department commitments to production personnel and will monitor and report completion of tasks through status update meetings and program reviews. Our ideal candidate is hands on and leads with compassion and understanding.
Primary Responsibilities:

Accountability for meeting or exceeding the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee and Cost expectations of internal and external customers across assigned programs. Support and drive continuous improvements to support year-over-year SQDEC goals

Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers for real time problem solutions

Develop talent through the performance management process focusing on individual and team goal settings to include coaching and mentoring, training, motivating and monitoring performance

Provide immediate feedback to personnel on a consistent basis regarding performance

Maintain department training requirements and deploy resources as needed

Hands-on support for critical tasks and/or critical path programs

Remove work stoppages and constraints that occur on the manufacturing floor

Understand general milestones of production schedule to make on floor decisions and reassign personnel based on availability and priority

Act as the point person for floor escalations through coordination of cross-functional needs (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Control)

Coordinate and communicate status and constraints between shifts

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience in manufacturing or production operations. An additional four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Experience in a supervisory role with direct reports

Experience working in the Aerospace industry

Knowledge and experience developing and executing process standards, and risk management identification and mitigation

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends

Basic understanding of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of 5S and Lean methodology

Spacecraft component manufacturing experience

Understanding of soldering J-standards

* Experience working in a cleanroom environment

Salary Range: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00The 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): Oxnard, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10201766

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-25T12:49:33