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Operations Team Supervisor (OTS)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Computer Literacy
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Positive Reinforcement

Roles & Responsibilities

  • High School diploma or GED with 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Skill in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Inspection Records (MIR), Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures
  • Preferred: 2 years of successful team leadership

Requirements:

  • Direct supervision of the propellant manufacturing activities
  • Accountable for safety, quality, on the job training, productivity, and hardware delivery schedules
  • Communicates expectations clearly and initiates necessary actions to ensure organizational goals are accomplished
  • Promotes new ideas and Continuous Improvement (CI) using employee cooperation

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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's Space Sector is seeking an Operations Team Supervisor (OTS) to join our team in Magna, UT.

This is a fully on-site position (no remote work available) to manage a team of touch labor operators in the Propellant Ingredient area.

As an OTS you will be responsible for direct supervision of the propellant manufacturing activities. Accountable for safety, quality, on the job training, productivity, and hardware delivery schedules within areas of responsibility.

Communicates expectations clearly and initiates necessary actions to ensure that organizational goals and business objectives are accomplished. Ensures company policy directives and operating procedures are being followed. Maintains a presence at the point of most criticality or difficulty to favorably influence the operations of a high-performance manufacturing team. Exemplifies adherence to all safety rules, regulations, and standards.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Demonstrated experience leading a work team to achieve organizational goals and takes ownership.

  • Basic computer skills to include Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Demonstrates skill and initiative in resolving functional or process related problems or issues

  • Demonstrated skill in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures

  • Familiarity with ingredients procedures and processes

  • Manufacturing experience including knowledge of supporting systems including M&IR, OPCB, Safety and Quality Assurance policies

  • Maintains consistent desire and interest in personal growth and development.

  • Promotes new ideas and Continuous Improvement (CI), utilizes employee cooperation and involvement to achieve CI objectives.

  • Provides constructive criticism and positive reinforcement

  • Is accessible/ available and has the awareness of self-limitations

  • Communicates effectively and make sound business decisions

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED with 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

  • No clearance required to start

  • Skill in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures

  • Knowledge of Manufacturing & Inspection Records (M&IR), Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of successful team leadership

  • Associate’s degree plus 6 years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience.

  • 1 year experience using visual daily management systems, standard work and coaching techniques.

  • General understanding of PES/Lean Manufacturing principles

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00

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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