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MATTHEW BROWNLEE

Preston,ID

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman, excelling in team building and business process management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured on-time delivery of quality products. Adept at decision making and fostering a culture of safety, driving continuous improvement across diverse projects.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager 1

Northrop Grumman
Magna, Utah
05.2025 - Current

Led team of engineering technicians to deliver quality products on time and within budget.

Maintained a safe work environment, promoting a culture of safety first.

  • Ensured availability of facilities, tooling, planning, materials, and personnel for workload completion.
  • Executed daily operations to achieve production goals aligned with business requirements.
  • Initiated maintenance work orders and tracked completion of tooling and facility requests.
  • Oversaw training programs to ensure effectiveness in procedures, quality, and safety.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Administered performance management processes and implemented corrective actions for quality issues.

Operation Team Supervisor

Northrop Grumman
Magna
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw building and process management for CRM – Sterile Cockpit.
  • Gained experience across multiple rocket motor programs including Gem 63, D5, CPS, NGI, and Orion.
  • Handled casting and mixing of energetic propellants effectively.
  • Conducted assembly tasks for Rocket Motor Assembly (Gem 63 RMA).
  • Initiated and maintained critical documentation such as pre-op sheets and mix check sheets.
  • Communicated alarms to supervision, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Monitored cycle pits and SPCs, addressing concerns proactively.
  • Mentored operators to develop leadership skills and foster team cohesion.

First Operator

Northrop Grumman
Magna
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Accountable to conduct and/or lead the training of new and lower classification operators through on-the-job coaching and mentoring
  • Responsible to ensure trainees and junior employees follow procedures
  • Effectively and constructively communicate with all levels of personnel including customers, leadership, coworkers and support team members
  • Actively engage in and lead or promote PES improvement activities, process/procedure improvements, standard work instructions and the global improvement of Operations
  • Be an advocate for our safety culture
  • Engage, promote and lead our teams in SIS activities, hazard abatements, OP-E, Take Two, etc
  • Demonstrate the initiative and ability to become knowledgeable and proficient in all area processes and support all levels of hands-on operations
  • Guide and positively influence coworkers and others to enhance the safety, quality, cost and scheduling of their team
  • Assists leadership in making job assignments and achieving performance standards
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Third Operator

Northrop Grumman
Magna
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Police Officer

Unified Police Department
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2014 - 08.2022
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.

Police Sergeant

Saratoga Springs Police Department
Saratoga Springs, UT
11.2008 - 01.2014
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of five subordinates
  • Approved all time sheets and organized vacation time/Holidays for all subordinates
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas
  • Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.

Project Manager

Odyssey Landscape
West Jordan, UT
03.2003 - 10.2008
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2014

Skills

  • G-Suite and MS Office
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Self-motivation
  • Team building
  • Decision making
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Business process management
  • Schedule management

Timeline

Operations Manager 1

Northrop Grumman
05.2025 - Current

Operation Team Supervisor

Northrop Grumman
09.2023 - 05.2025

First Operator

Northrop Grumman
03.2023 - 09.2023

Third Operator

Northrop Grumman
08.2022 - 03.2023

Police Officer

Unified Police Department
01.2014 - 08.2022

Police Sergeant

Saratoga Springs Police Department
11.2008 - 01.2014

Project Manager

Odyssey Landscape
03.2003 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Western Governors University
MATTHEW BROWNLEE
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