Manager Production-Process Operations 1

$82,500 - $123,700/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

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. An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These "solid-state" laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems. The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 40 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt. SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing and associated personnel on 2nd shift for all fabrication areas, and for Crystal Growth and Coating, as needed.
• Drive production priorities while maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Effectively document and communicate production issues/status to first shift personnel.
• Partner with area supervisors, managers, or other resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner.
• Fully understand and properly execute emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate the required leadership behaviors to motivate and engage employees and to build trust and confidence among the management team and peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline and 5 years of relevant production/process experience.
• 3 years of production/process experience is required with a master's degree.
• A minimum of 9 years of relevant production/process experience is required without a degree.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Direct experience directly supervising a manufacturing operation and personnel.
• Five or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

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