Manager General Manufacturing 2

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 5/27/2026 8:16:27 AM

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Current Days Open
23
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$104,600.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$104,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
23
First Seen
5/5/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$104,600.00 (Yearly)
5/27/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$104,600.00 (Yearly)
5/27/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems has openings for Manager of General Manufacturing 2, to support multiple shifts within our Manufacturing and Production organization. This leadership position will be in Clearfield, Utah. This position is on-site and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role This leader will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and timely production of aircraft. This role involves managing a team of employees, assist the site leader in day-to-day operations activities, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 2 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft production parts are produced to meet customer demand, delivered on time, and meet the company's financial goals. They are also responsible for maintaining safe working conditions and complying with relevant regulations and industry standards. Overall, the Manager General Manufacturing 2 plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the manufacturing and delivery process. Supervisory or management responsibilities for more than one functional area in the Manufacturing and Production job family. Note: This position will be filling the following shifts: B Shift (Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm-2:30am) Essential Responsibilities: Oversee the daily production and manufacturing operations of 15-20 technicians Assist the site leader in day-to-day operations activities and the ability to act in their absence Coordinate and lead operations start up meeting Daily resource planning to meet customer/schedule demand Collaborate with production scheduling to meet schedule requirements Ensure tools, plans, people and material are available to complete assigned workload Report production KPIs to site leadership Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions on safety & quality incidents Mentor, train, and develop staff including performance management and corrective action Drive continuous improvement in safety, delivery, quality and cost The ideal candidate enjoys being a change agent while driving continuous improvement. You create a culture where teamwork and collaboration drive success and you are levelheaded in a sometimes-demanding environment. Additionally, you enjoy detailed analysis to solve problems real time. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. 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: Bachelors degree and 5 years experience, or an Associates degree with additional 7 years experience as specified below, or High School Diploma or equivalent GED with additional 9 years experience as specified below Related experience in production experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, military, production/manufacturing, production planning, manufacturing data analysis and/or related environment 2 years leadership (management experience may be required based on SOW) Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret DoD clearance Experience within aerospace manufacturing Leadership experience in a work environment (e.g. Group Lead, Supervisor, etc.) Experience supervising teams of 10+ employees Understanding of SQDEC (safety, quality, employee, delivery, and cost) KPIs Familiar with manufacturing processes and material flow Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project) Experience with composite manufacturing, bonding, drilling Demonstrable capability of working with minimal direction, independently determining, and developing technical objectives of assignments, and presenting work upon completion at high quality Primary Level Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $156,800.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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