Manager of General Manufacturing 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems has openings for  Manager of General Manufacturing 1 (C-Shift) , to support multiple shifts within our Manufacturing and Production organization. This leadership position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals will be in  Clearfield, Utah . This position is on-site and  cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role. The Manager of General Manufacturing 1 – Weekend Shift in Clearfield leads a team of machinists and manufacturing technicians producing precision components in support of key aerospace and defense programs. This role is accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance within a machining-focused manufacturing area and works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Programs to meet customer and business commitments. Key Responsibilities: • Provide daily leadership on weekend shift Friday – Sunday (6AM-6:30PM) for machine operations (CNC and/or manual machining cells), including work assignment, priority setting, and coordination with other shifts as needed. • Ensure safe operations by enforcing EHS requirements, driving 5S, and leading/participating in incident investigations and corrective actions. • Own area KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost; review metrics regularly and implement corrective / preventive actions. • Coordinate Production Control and Programs to execute schedules, resolve material/constraint issues, and support on-time delivery. • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to implement process changes, improve cycle times, and support new product introductions / rate increases. • Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools (standard work, visual management, 5S, waste elimination) to improve throughput and first-pass yield. • Ensure adherence to machine controls, configuration management, and applicable special process / workmanship standards. • Lead staffing and workforce planning for all shifts: hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, and succession planning for machinists and technicians across several IPT’s. • Conduct regular performance discussions and annual reviews; coach, develop, and recognize team members. • Coordinate equipment utilization and maintenance (CNC mills, multi-axis machines, fixtures, tooling) to maintain capability and availability. • Support internal and external audits, customer visits, and program reviews by preparing and presenting area status, risks, and recovery plans.   Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.  We do the right thing:  upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.  We do what we promise:   holding yourself and others accounta