Sr Principal Operations Analyst

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 Propulsion Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Operations Analyst (Level IV) to provide leadership support to our Bacchus Value Stream team at our Bacchus Campus in Magna, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:
The Operations Analyst is responsible for administrative assignments and implementation of improvement initiatives associated with the operations of the Bacchus Value Stream. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Managers, Operation Team Supervisors (OTS), and crews in safe, efficient production by establishing material delivery systems, developing and creating Standard Work, assisting Subject Matter Experts (SME) in training using the Training Within Industry (TWI) method. This includes the following:

• Lead, educate, coach, and mentor team members through lean manufacturing (PES), TWI and Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles and initiatives, root cause analysis methodologies, standard work development, and 5S activities.
• Create and improve area tools and systems designed to support the operator on the line.
• Analyze Operational Availability data and present to management.
• Identify opportunities for mistake proofing and create innovative solutions such as shop aids.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve and simplify work.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives. Provide coaching and support for improvement activities throughout the work center.
• Communicate effectively, initiate and drive necessary actions to completion to ensure that organizational goals are accomplished.
• Develop knowledge and expertise to be considered a SME for the work areas. Fills in for Frontline supervision
• Resolve functional or process related problems/issues and makes sound business decisions.
• Prioritizes, coordinates and expedites maintenance PMs and work orders for the entire group.

Job Duties:

• Fills in for frontline leaders as needed
• Collects data, and prepare input to represent the organization at Operational Availability (OA), Process owner reviews, and Value Stream Element Team (VSET) meetings, as well as other customer interactions.
• Maintenance, Metrology, and Lab Point of Contact (POC) to prioritize and drive work order completion.
• Creates and maintains standard work
• Builds and updates Job Breakdown Structures for operational processes
• Plans and facilitates special training activities for the area.

Education/Certifications:

• BS/BA degree in Business or Technical field and 10 years related experience (preferred)
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree requiring 14 years related experience

Experience Preferred:

• Manufacturing experience including familiarity with electronic work instructions, Safety, and Quality procedures and policies.
• Costpoint experience
• Root Cause Analysis using multiple methods such as fault trees, Kepner Trego analysis, 5 Why's, etc.
• Verifiable PES implementation experience that includes problem solving, and leading project teams to improve flow and standardize processes. Understanding of the "Rules in Use".
• Supervisory/ management experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with Rocket Motor Assembly.
• Working with support group personnel, (Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, Production Planning, Quality, etc.).
• Successful leadership of work teams to achieve company and department objectives. Project management experience.
• Budget management and understanding of earned value management principles.

Salary Range: $89,800 USD - $134,600 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.