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Third Shift Supervisor

Charlotte, NC

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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.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.
Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: [https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/).
This position will be for a Third Shift Supervisor located in Charlotte, NC.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise manufacturing and associated personnel on 3rd shift for Fabrication areas, Crystal Growth, and Coating, as needed.

• Drive production priorities while maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing operations

• Effectively document and communicate production issues/status to first-shift personnel

• Partner with area supervisors, managers, or other resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner

• Fully understand and properly execute emergency procedures

• Demonstrate the required leadership behaviors to motivate and engage employees and to build trust and confidence among the management team and peers.

Basic Qualifications:

• AS Degree in a technical or business discipline and 2 plus years

• experience

• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field

• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Experience directly supervising a manufacturing operation and personnel

• Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Hazardous Materials:  Methanol, Acetone, Degreasing Chemicals

Primary Level Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a039e8cb-b836-430d-be9f-515e4e4c353d
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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.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.
Learn more about SYNOPTICS at our website: [https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/synoptics/).
This position will be for a Third Shift Supervisor located in Charlotte, NC.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise manufacturing and associated personnel on 3rd shift for Fabrication areas, Crystal Growth, and Coating, as needed.

• Drive production priorities while maintaining safe and efficient manufacturing operations

• Effectively document and communicate production issues/status to first-shift personnel

• Partner with area supervisors, managers, or other resources to address and solve critical operational and employee performance issues in a timely manner

• Fully understand and properly execute emergency procedures

• Demonstrate the required leadership behaviors to motivate and engage employees and to build trust and confidence among the management team and peers.

Basic Qualifications:

• AS Degree in a technical or business discipline and 2 plus years

• experience

• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field

• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Experience directly supervising a manufacturing operation and personnel

• Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Hazardous Materials:  Methanol, Acetone, Degreasing Chemicals

Primary Level Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a039e8cb-b836-430d-be9f-515e4e4c353d

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Third Shift Supervisor
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