Production Operations Manager

Description: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is seeking a Production Operations lead for the Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) program. In this role, the Prod-Ops lead will be required to manage all program aspects related to Production Operations / manufacturing, with an emphasis on design for producibility and positioning the product for full life cycle success. The Prod-ops lead's primary mission is to lead and drive the achievement of the most producible solutions for the customers and to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions to future production teams and Lines of Business.

This role consists of managing and leading the LEED program production scope, as well as production activities, including cost, schedule, and quality, for multiple manufacturing sites, engineer labs, IRAD efforts, and multiple external suppliers.

Additional responsibilities include

Leading the LEED Production Operations team of manufacturing engineers, PP&C, industrial engineers, and AMT personnel to execute strategy and tactics

Ensuring that manufacturability is fully considered in the design/development process

Establishing and implementing manufacturing transition plans

Supporting reviews of engineering, manufacturing processes, shipping approaches, etc., associated with design for manufacturability to meet current and future needs of the program

Supporting all aspects of quality to ensure the product meets its engineering requirements with repeatability in mind

Leading specific projects associated with production preparation

Leading rate / capacity planning for internal and supplier production requirements

Oversight of schedule, cost, and quality for production activities

Management of program make / buy process

Providing input / reviews of production related topics (Internal manufacturing) during proposal generation

Supplementing the Manufacturing Engineering Team in support of early hardware process development

Presenting Production Operations content at various internal and external reviews

This role will work closely with other functions to achieve program goals: Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Business Operations, Test Engineering, and Program Management.

The role requires ~10% travel, primarily to suppliers or other Lockheed Martin Sites.

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:

-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

-Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) knowledge/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: 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First