Requisition ID: R10188814

• Category: Manufacturing and Production

• Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

The Operations Team Supervisor (OTS) is responsible for direct supervision of manufacturing activities for the Tactical Space System’s Harness Work Center in Dulles, VA. The work center is a professional atmosphere in an environment where daily work attire always includes ESD lab coat and latex gloves. Accountable for safety, quality, on the job training, productivity, and hardware delivery schedules. This position reports to the Manufacturing Operations Manager and has no direct reports.

As a frontline leader, this position works side-by-side with a team of production technicians maintaining a presence on the production floor to influence safe operations and drives adherence to all safety rules, regulations, and standards. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues.

The OTS communicates expectations clearly and initiates necessary actions proactively to ensure that organizational goals and business objectives are accomplished while ensuring company policy directives and operating procedures are being followed.

Specific Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Perform operations to build, rework, and repair all products in accordance with required specifications and the Work Instructions pertaining to specific builds written by the work center manufacturing engineer (WCME).

• Coordinate work with the Work Center Planner and Manufacturing Manager on daily/weekly assignments.

• Work closely with the WCME’s to establish workflow and assign new tasks and set priorities. Elevate program build issues to WCME.

• Delegate program work to Cable and Harness technicians and move products to next operations as required. Take program status daily and elevate any roadblocks to HWC management. Update program status tools on a daily basis (Synchrono, Tracker, etc.).

• Assist Production Planner in inventory tracking and raw material usage.

• Lead tool control, 5S, and FOD requirements in the work center.

• Lead maintenance schedules and ordering of tooling for the work center.

• Lead SQDEC; facilitate daily concerns and escalate to Work Center Management as needed.

• Oversee the training and mentoring of new technicians, along with cross training existing technicians to promote a wide variation of WC capabilities. Support process improvement and corrective action plans.

• Maintain a safe work environment by taking corrective action on any unsafe act or conditions. Ensure employees know emergency procedures to include evacuation routes and gathering points.

• Establish safe procedures and provide the protective equipment needed in handling chemicals.

• Ensure that personnel in the Work Center are aware of all hazards (e.g., physical, materials, etc.) in the work center.

Basic Qualifications:

• Capable and experienced in working in a broad-based manufacturing environment.

• Must work well in a team environment.

• Must possess good problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision.

• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and a team player.

• Must have the ability to focus and have a strong attention to detail.

• A minimum of a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years of job-related experience is required.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Government clearance.

• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products and process documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace Industry manufacturing experience.

• Experience leading a team of technicians.

• Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, CreoView, Synchrono.

• A strong understanding of wiring processes, crimping, splicing, wire routing and assembly techniques as it applies to NASA standard harness assembly operations.

• Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control.

Salary Range: $76,800 - $128,000

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.