Manager Production 1
Radford, VA, United States22h ago
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About the role
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.
Job Description
Essential Functions
• Responsible for overall safety of operations and shift employees.
• Supervise day-to-day work of a shift of production operators, serving as a link between operators and management.
• Responsible for productivity, policy and procedure compliance, operational safety, environmental protection, labor management, and cost management.
• Must determine staffing on each shift and adjust based upon priority and availability.
• Responsible for employee training.
• Responsible for procedure review and assuring changes in process are done properly and in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for implementation of new systems and procedures.
• Required to interact with engineering and maintenance on a routine basis.
• Responsible for determining repair needs of the operations and assuring maintenance work is done.
• Responsible for assuring all tools and materials necessary are available to employees.
• Responsible for record keeping and for keeping management aware of all problems, incidents or other information required to operate the area.
• Be an advocate for, and strictly follow, all NRE safety, quality, environmental, and production rules and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to shift employees and assuring they are understood.
Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions
• Bend and stoop frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stand, walk, and climb steps frequently.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a computer.
Key Abilities Required to Perform Essential Functions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to write reports and summaries of events.
• Mathematical ability to calculate production metrics, including percentages and efficiencies.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse group of workers, and exemplify Northrop Grumman’s code of conduct.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Ability to train employees.
• Ability to carry out job assignment without direct supervision.
• Commitment to operating safely, with environmental awareness, and with a focus on producing a quality product.