Manufacturing Operations Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Operations Director based out of Salt Lake City, UT . The Manufacturing Operations Director is responsible for establishing and leading all Salt Lake City Manufacturing operations. This organization supports the NACS business unit, a key element of the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division within the Mission Systems sector. As a key leader, partner, and essential member of the MS Salt Lake City site leadership team overseeing an operation of 600 employees, the Director will lead the high-performing Manufacturing team of up to 250 employees in a high-mix, high-volume job-shop environment . Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success leading broad manufacturing organizations within cost and schedule while achieving a high level of product quality, delivery performance, and employee engagement. The position requires a solution-based orientation, unwavering ethics and values, and the demonstrated ability to be a trusted partner. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information, effective communication, and championing and leading change with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers. The Manufacturing Operations Director reports to the Salt Lake City Site Director. Major Responsibilities • Safety. Number one priority. Champion a proactive safety culture with emphasis on hazard identification, mitigation, and continuous improvement. • Operational Excellence in meeting our customer commitments and protecting our people and products. This includes execution excellence and overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture (SQDCC) across multiple value streams. • Lead day-to-day operations in a high-volume, job-shop manufacturing environment that supports a wide variety of product configurations, order sizes, and customer schedules. • Ensure an effective organization structure and team, working together to improve our processes and discipline to our processes. • Build and sustain a culture of empowered leaders and engaged employees focused on problem solving in an enjoyable work environment (fun, competitive, proud, visual, celebrating successes). • Develop, communicate, and implement vision, strategy, goals, and metrics that drive business objectives and priorities for tang