Description: This position is a part of the Production, Planning and Control organization as a leader managing the internal Make Planning and Material Handling teams within multiple production programs on site. This position will also be the deputy to the Senior Production, Planning and Control Manager.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Planner Manager, you will be responsible for leading the internal Make Planning and Material Handling teams, overseeing manufacturing planning, production support, and material handling and distribution to the production floor. You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement and managing a team of approximately 20-30 reports.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Managing multiple manufacturing planning, material management, and support activities
Overseeing production integrity and driving inventory optimization
Collaborating with enterprise-wide teams to ensure best practices and 1LMX standards
Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, training, and performance management
Working outside of normal operating hours as required
Why Join Us
We're looking for a seasoned and collaborative leader to join our team as a Manufacturing Planner Manager. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for manufacturing planning and a talent for leading high-performing teams, this role is an excellent opportunity for you. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, drive business outcomes, and contribute to the success of our organization. With relocation assistance possible, this role offers a unique chance to take your career to the next level and join a leading company in the defense industry. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of a exciting and challenging environment.
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 Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Troy)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Typical minimum of 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.
Extensive working knowledge of Material Resource Planning, production scheduling, material flow principles, and shop floor control.
Previous experience leading a multi-shift team.
Experience with SAP or MRP equivalent, specifically in the areas of Materials Management and Production Planning.
Demonstrated ability and experience communicating with multiple levels of leadership, customers and peers across different functional areas effectively on multiple platforms.
Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions.
Experience with presenting data to multifunctional audiences to include leadership, peers, and customers.
Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
Desired Skills:
Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Production Operations.
Experience using SAP and Apriso Warehouse Management and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Experience and understanding of establishing performance metrics commensurate with role.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Production Planning and Control experience.
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 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
