Manager Manufacturing Operations 1 (Space/Satellite)

$90,300 - $135,500/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Gilbert, AZ

Full-time - Manager

Gilbert, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Operations Manager at Northrop Grumman is responsible for leading the Harness Work Center in Gilbert, Arizona. This role involves direct supervision of approximately 15-25 employees in a multi-shift manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and reports to the Gilbert Site Manufacturing Leader, playing a crucial role in the development and performance management of the team.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for meeting or exceeding safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost expectations of internal and external customers across all supporting programs.
• Track manufacturing budgets, delivery schedules, and key milestones of flight hardware in collaboration with OPM.
• Review manufacturing proposals and basis-of-estimates (BOE's) for potential contracts with OPM.
• Assist in capital expense analysis, justification, and return-on-investments (ROI's).
• Manage staffing needs to support existing and forecasted program schedules.
• Collaborate with various teams to achieve product and site goals.

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's degree; 0 years with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in leading projects.
• Wire harness manufacturing and assembly experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Aerospace or defense product experience.
• Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Ability to strengthen workforce skills in LEAN/Continuous Improvement and root cause problem solving.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including capital and talent budgeting.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business