Aviation Manufacturing Ops Leader – Multi-Function, L5

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in the United States seeks a senior leader to manage multiple manufacturing functions, including machining, assembly, tool and die, and packaging.

You’ll coordinate recruitment, training, performance reviews, work assignments, and compensation while aligning operations with DoD requirements. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leading aviation programs, strong cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in SOP development, quality audits, and enterprise scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing a diverse portfolio of complex aviation projects, task orders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear executive-level briefings and facilitate seamless cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated change management experience, specifically in driving continuous improvement initiatives, updating standard operating procedures, and leading teams through operational transitions.
• Ability to travel as required to support program operations, facilitate off-site coordination, or attend enterprise reviews.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) to manage scheduling, analyze cost data, and draft technical procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Executive briefings

Change management

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

PMP or equivalent program management certification

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP systems

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corp. in the United States seeks a senior leader to manage multiple manufacturing functions, including machining, assembly, tool and die, and packaging.

You’ll coordinate recruitment, training, performance reviews, work assignments, and compensation while aligning operations with DoD requirements. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leading aviation programs, strong cross-functional collaboration, and expertise in SOP development, quality audits, and enterprise scheduling tools.