SDS Operations Deputy Director 2

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Defense Systems’ (NGDS) Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division is seeking an Operations Director 2 .  This position is location in  Roy, Utah, and will require approximately 25% travel.  The SDS Operations organization has a very wide breadth of responsibilities including Production Operations, Facilities, Safety, Mission Assurance, and is home of the Project Excellence Homeroom. The Director of Operations will have accountability for day-to-day down and in execution of the organization and will be critical to supporting the Production Operations Homeroom, Site Operations, Project Excellence Homeroom and other matrixed Operations organizations’ responsibilities.  The position reports directly to the Sector Vice President of Quality, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. Strong team collaboration, effective communication and exemplar leadership characteristics are essential.      What You’ll Get To Do:   Partner with Division and Program leadership, Chief Engineer Office and organizational Directors to lead all aspects of day-to-day Operations across the portfolio focusing on taking advantage of efficiencies of the combined organization.  • Focus on supporting critical program requests, program reviews, Defense Sector PE initiatives, and provide leadership direction of developing and implementing training and ensure process documentation is current and accessible.  • Collaborate across SDS Business Units and the other Functions along with the broader NG Operations organizations ensuring strong coordination at the SDS level.  • Oversee all manufacturing operations across multiple sites, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding quality standards. Implement strategies to optimize production processes, improve capacity, and enhance overall efficiency. • Lead the quality function to ensure operations are compliant with industry standards, certifications, and customer requirements. Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement at every organizational level. • Develop, implement, and sustain EH&S policies and programs, ensuring all sites are compliant with regulatory requirements and maintain a strong focus on employee safety, risk reduction, and environmental stewardship. • Oversee multi-site facilities to ensure operational efficiency and high levels of functionality. Lead real estate planning initiatives, including expansions, consolidations, property acquisitions, and capital projects to support long-term organizational goals.   • Direct end-to-end planning, allocation, and execution of CapEx investments for infrastructure projects, including facility upgrades, expansions, and new construction. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting organizational needs. • Develop and imp

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