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Northrop Grumman Manager Facilities Maintenance 1 (Supervisor) in Charlotte, North Carolina
Requisition ID: R10177127
Category: Facilities/Real Estate
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, 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 - 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, SYNOPTICS is the world-wide leader in the growth, fabrication, and coating of crystalline materials used in laser systems. These “solid-state” laser crystals are used in products ranging from medical lasers to military laser systems.
The Charlotte facility has been operating for over 40 years in the laser industry and has developed the reputation of providing the highest quality products with timely deliveries. Within the facility, solid-state oxide and fluoride crystals are grown from a high-temperature melt.
SYNOPTICS has full optical fabrication capabilities for various plano and spherical geometries. SYNOPTICS serves the photonics and optics industry across the globe.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager of Facilities Engineering the position will oversee daily activities of the Maintenance Technicians for a 24/7 operation. In particular, the scheduling and priority of tasks associated with equipment repair and preventative maintenance (facility, infrastructure and operating equipment).
This position will be onsite at our Charlotte, NC facility.
This is a front line Supervisor opportunity with direct reports.
Major Responsibilities:
Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures and ensure repairs are completed correctly
Provide hands on guidance working directly alongside the Maintenance Technicians with maintenance and repairs
Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians in technical skills.
Manage/oversee the work order/PM scheduling system, Maximo, ensuing all technicians and departments are getting the most from the management system.
Coordinate vendor activity to sustain the preventative maintenance and repair of facility and infrastructure assets.
Oversee critical spare part inventories to ensure reliable operations and effective support. This includes the timely ordering of parts and tools.
Oversight of equipment files for existing and new equipment.
Partner with Facility Engineers for project work. Interface with all departments including EHS to ensure all work is completed following safety and quality objectives.
Provide management oversight for Maintenance Technicians and Experimental Machinist. Partner with machine shop engineer to maintain a safe and reliable operation.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing.
Must have minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance within manufacturing.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and other aspects of industrial equipment
Ability to perform equipment repair and maintenance as needed
Strong working knowledge of facilities infrastructure and maintenance trades such as, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
Strong working knowledge of facilities infrastructure and manufacturing equipment service and repair.
Experience in the oversight of safe work practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in engineering or related STEM.
Prior manufacturing or maintenance personnel supervision experience.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Salary Range: $90,700 - $136,100
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.
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 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.