Posted:
5/20/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Clearfield, Utah, United States ⋅ Layton, Utah, United States ⋅ Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager General Manufacturing 3 to lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in either Clearfield or Layton, Utah.
Position Summary / Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for operations execution in the Freeport/East Gate buildings. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the manufacturing organization for a program(s). The candidate will be measured on both financial and non-financial indicators directly related to safety, quality, on-time delivery, employee engagement, and cost profitability. The Candidate’s other primary roles include both creation of strategic vision (long-term) and tactical management (short-term) for the assigned programs within the STRIKE Program.
Has overall responsibility for execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost objectives, along with Employee Engagement for a large organizational unit within the sites
Strong focus on safe work environment, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement activities
Optimizes product flow, production rates, and product mix to meet customer demands
Responsible for proactive resource management to mitigate production schedule risks
Support a work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management to encourage the highest level of employee commitment and cooperation
Manage a cost center’s staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations
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 accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related manufacturing experience and 3 years of leadership experience, or a master's degree with 5 years of related manufacturing experience and 3 years of leadership experience, or an associate’s degree with 9 years of related manufacturing experience and 3 years of leadership experience. In lieu of a degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma and 11 years of related manufacturing experience and 3 years of leadership experience.
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
Experience in labor and capacity forecasting.
Proven experience with mid to high-rate production programs.
Strong working knowledge of composites manufacturing processes to include experience manufacturing composite structures.
Demonstrated consistent use of the following competencies: Business acumen, composure, delegation, interpersonal savvy, planning, time management, timely decision making, presentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
Understanding and use of root cause analysis.
Demonstrated success in maximizing resources and throughput.
Demonstrated ability to remove waste from production process.
Experience manufacturing Composites structures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in implementing process improvements.
Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System.
Demonstrated use of production control tools (e.g., schedule, MRP, manpower forecasts).
A demonstrated progressive increase in responsibilities within operations organization.
Current Special Program Access (PAR).
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software