Manager of General Manufacturing 1
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Utah-Clearfield
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- Aug 11, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 an opening for a Manager of General Manufacturing 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, supporting 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, implementing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing production processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity. The Manager General Manufacturing 1 works closely with other departments to ensure that aircraft 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 1 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: Candidate must be willing to fill the following shifts & times and is subject to change as business needs arise: A shift – Monday through Thursday 6AM to 4:30PM B shift – Monday through Thursday 4:30PM to 3:00AM C shift – Friday through Sunday 6AM to 6:30PM D shift - Friday through Sunday 6PM to 6:30AM Essential Responsibilities: Oversee the daily production and manufacturing operations of 5-20 technicians. 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 of 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 in 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