Manager Depot Operations 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager, Depot Operations 3, responsible for leading all phases of the operations department across several programs at Lake Charles, Louisiana site. In this role, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead the Depot Operations organization and serve as OU Functional Lead for the Platform Systems Modernization OU. As the site continues to grow this role will be critical in oversite of the Depot Operations team. This role will be located onsite at our Lake Charles, Louisiana site. This role is not eligible for teleworking. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence by leading safe, cost-effective initiatives for new equipment justifications, tooling requirements, and plant layout optimizations. The Depot Operations Manager will be the definitive technical authority for all aspects of Operations and production execution. Optimize and manage complex systems, processes, and technologies to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity. Bridge the gap between technical processes and business operations. This role is critical with new program implementation. Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Key Responsibilities: * Serve as decision maker, in partnership with program leadership, for operational activities and set strategic goals for the aircraft maintenance operations organization * Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of site operations to ensure smooth progress and efficiencies * Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics * Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction * Review financial information to ensure operational budgets are meeting operating plan * Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy (internally and externally) to develop further opportunities within the customer community * Establish an operations organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external processes to meet objectives * Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions as related to the operations organization * Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning. Develop staffing requirements to cover...