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Principal Production Operations (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman

Salt Lake City, UTFull time5-10 yearsNot Disclosed

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

What You'll Get To Do

  • Acts as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy.
  • Acts as primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customer to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance.
  • Oversees and manages the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serves as primary liaison to program management.
  • Assesses project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers.
  • Coordinates and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery.
  • Drives continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
  • Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines
  • Attention to detail and accuracy

Basic Qualifications For The Principal Production Operations

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience; Masters Degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).
  • Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).
  • Experience working within a multi-team environment.
  • Experience facilitating customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.
  • Experience interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.
  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Project Management
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously - schedule management, cost/budget management, customer management, risk management, and performance management
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Management
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.

About The Company

Northrop Grumman

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. 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 statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.

Company Size10000+
HeadquartersFalls Church, VA
IndustryDefense and Space Manufacturing
TypePublic Company
Specialitiesengineering, information technology, electronics, military, systems engineering, software engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, defense, unmanned systems, c4isr, cyber, cyber security, advanced electronics, directed energy, and space

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