Job description:
As a Propulsion Systems Operations Manager, you will lead a team of highly skilled OTS (Operations Team Supervisors) and manufacturing technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development of personnel, cross-training, staffing and managing resources to meet production schedules.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead a team of highly skilled OTS and manufacturing technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs

* Maintain a safe work environment (personal and professional)

* Ensure facilities, tooling, planning, materials, and people are available to complete assigned workloads

* Execute day-to-day operations to complete daily production goals in support of business requirements

* Initiate Maintenance Work Orders, Tool Discrepancy Reports, Tooling Change Notices and Facilities Engineering Orders, and track to completion

* Ensure training and compliance (e.g., procedures, quality documents, safety, etc.) is complete and effective

* Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities

* Responsible for performance management and corrective action

* Administer and implement corrective actions for mishaps, quality issues, FOD, etc.

* Lead/participate in root cause and corrective action analysis, implementation, effectiveness, etc.

* Utilize performance management and succession planning tools to develop team members

Experience Requirements:

Ability to read and interpret engineering (e.g., drawings, 3-D models, specifications) and operating procedures

* Problem solving skills and ability to apply PES principles to improve process flow and standardization

* Willingness to work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends, if necessary

* Successful history of managing personnel in high energy assignments while promoting a safe and productive environment

* Proven leadership skills and experience with PES improvements

* Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

* Demonstrated use of manufacturing performance measurement tools

* Computer skills: Excel, Access, Power Point, Word

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant management experience, or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant management experience. Additional 12 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

* Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

* 401K

* Educational Assistance

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

* Paid Time Off

* Health and Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts

Salary Range: *$111,700 - $167,500
The 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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.