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Principal Production Operations

In Person (Salt Lake City, Utah, United States)
Full Time
$89,400 – $134,200
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Locations:
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

About Northrop Grumman

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.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 must have excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers, exceptional analytical, strategic, critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize and complete and/or coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines, and pay 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 experience; 3 Years with Masters.

  • Experience creating, maintaining and manipulating Microsoft Office Suite Products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project)

  • Experience working in a multi-team environment.

  • Experience facilitating customer and stakeholder engagements and meetings.

  • Experience interfacing and presenting to multiple levels of employees and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Project Management.

  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

  • 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 Risk and Opportunity Management (RSKOM).

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.
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