Job Description

Description

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you rsquo;ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Propulsion Systems is currently seeking an Operations Manager Level 1 for Mission Assurance Department. This position will be located at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Job description:
As a Propulsion Systems Operations Supervisor (Operations Manager Level 1), you will lead a team of highly skilled TTS (Technician Team Supervisors) and quality technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for the Space Launch System Program. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development of personnel, cross-training, staffing and managing resources to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities:
bull; Lead a team of highly skilled TTS and quality technicians to safely provide a quality product on-time and on-cost for various programs
bull; Maintain a safe work environment (personal and professional) and drive a culture of safety first.
bull; Ensure facilities, tooling, planning, materials, and people are available to complete assigned workloads
bull; Execute day-to-day operations to complete daily production goals in support of business requirements
bull; Manage the initiation of nonconformance reports
bull; Ensure training (e.g., procedures, quality documents, safety, etc.) is complete and effective
bull; Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities
bull; Responsible for performance management and corrective action
bull; Administer and implement corrective actions for mishaps, quality issues, FOD, etc.
bull; Lead/participate in root cause and corrective action analysis, implementation, effectiveness, etc.
bull; Utilize performance management and succession planning tools to develop team members
bull; Clearly and thoroughly communicate leadership flow down to ensure alignment and understanding.
Qualification

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

bull; Strong technical background related to rocket motor manufacturing, test, and processing. Problem solving skills and ability to improve process flow and standardization

bull; Willingness to work flexible and changing shift schedules including weekends, if necessary

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

bull; Proven leadership skills and experience

bull; Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

bull; Computer skills: Excel, Power Point, Word

Preferred Education amp; Experience
bull; Bachelor rsquo;s Degree and five years of experience; or
bull; Master Degree and three years of experience; or
bull; HS diploma and 9+ years relevant experience directly or indirectly leading people