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Manager Manufacturing Operations 1

Northrop Grumman

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Corinne, UT (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 (


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
  • Establish production concept of operations (CONOPS) for full rate production and guide the inclusion of automation into the production line


Basic Qualifications:
  • BA + 5 years of exp: MA + 3 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance. Personnel without a DoD Secret Security Clearance are required to initiate a Security Clearance Investigation within 14 days of acceptance of job offer.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, and customers
  • Ability to be self-motivated, possess excellent communications skills, detail-oriented, and team player
  • Ability to be flexible, innovative, and work with speed and agility to complete tasks
  • Ability to be detail-oriented while understanding the big picture
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb up ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds


Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS in Engineering
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience managing people preferred.
  • Energetic safety knowledge and experience
  • Experience in a government-contracted industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience on ICBMs
  • Experience with integration and test of missiles
  • Experience with executing engineering statements of work and schedule activities
  • Experience with leading technician teams on an active production floor


Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00

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.

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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