Lead Production Operations Manager, Advanced Programs

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead NG SRI and XRC production activities within the Advanced Programs Production Operations group. You will drive manufacturing strategy, capital planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to accelerate prototyping and production.

The role requires a strong background in production leadership, design-for-manufacturability, and ability to secure a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• Knowledge of electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production.
• Previous operations leadership experience in a production environment.
• Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead NG SRI and XRC Production Operations teams.
• Develop and deploy production operation strategies for design and development of manufacturing systems.
• Drive cost, schedule, and quality for prototyping and development hardware builds.
• Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic supply chain partnerships.
• Lead capital, capacity, and facility-project planning to support rapid prototyping and transition to production.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to align strategy and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead NG SRI and XRC production activities within the Advanced Programs Production Operations group. You will drive manufacturing strategy, capital planning, and cross‑functional collaboration to accelerate prototyping and production.

The role requires a strong background in production leadership, design-for-manufacturability, and ability to secure a Secret clearance.