Production Operations Manager

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX • 3h ago

Description:

You will be the Production Operations Manager for the Advanced Programs Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding of advanced air- and missile-defense systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading all Production Operations activities across the IAMD?NKAD portfolio and the Rapid Fielding Center.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Directing cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds.

Leading capital, capacity, and facility-project planning to support rapid fielding.

Driving design-for-manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs.

Managing the NKAD Production Operations team and the Rapid Fielding Center ( 20% of effort).

Coordinating with cross-functional partners-including Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management-to align strategy and execution.

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This role offers high visibility, influence over multi-disciplinary teams, and the opportunity to shape next-generation defense capabilities.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here ( https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) .

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Dallas)

Security Clearance Requirement

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -?This position is located at a facility that requires?special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret?clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline
A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
Previous operations leadership experience in a production environment required
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including to non-technical personnel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence
Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance

Desired Skills:

-Familiarity with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality tools for design and manufacturing applications

-Familiarity with Robotic Automation capabilities

-Familiarity with Factory modeling and simulation tools and applications

-Business acumen, with emphasis on Business Development, Capture strategy, and Operations strategy

-TRL/MRL knowledge and experience

-Transition to production knowledge and experience

-Experience on Production Phases of programs

-Contracting: familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Middle Tier of Acquisition

-Related professional level career experience in production operations

-Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

-Production Operations leadership experience

-Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership

-Experience in capacity & capital planning

-Understanding and wide application of assembly and test methods

-First Unit Flow planning & execution

-Manufacturing & test statement of work and

proposal development experience

-Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy

-Experience in the design of manufacturing

processes, procedures, and production layouts for

assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling

-CAM Certification or cost analysis experience

-Design for Assembly (DFA) familiarity or experience

-Ability to Lead with Vision and driven to Shape the Future

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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