Manufacturing Planner Supervisor - Night Shift

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Camden is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Supervisor to lead the Production Planning & Control team, ensuring material readiness, scheduling, and system execution to meet program commitments. You’ll drive accountability, mentor staff, and push for continuous improvements across planning and production support functions.

You will oversee daily operations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage risks while communicating status to site and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• 1+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or functional workstreams.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP or comparable).
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Camden.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the PP&C team with daily direction and performance oversight.
• Oversee manufacturing planning/scheduling, production support, product support, and systems execution.
• Ensure material and schedule readiness to support on-time production and delivery commitments.
• Remove roadblocks and resolve production, system, and material issues impacting execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through PMTs and cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as primary interface between PP&C, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program leadership.
• Coach and develop team members to build expertise and bench strength.
• Monitor schedule adherence, shortages, inventory accuracy, and system performance; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

ERP experience

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

SAP S/4

Apriso

Windchill

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin | Camden

As the Manufacturing Planner Supervisor, you will lead the Production Planning & Control (PP&C) team supporting Camden production operations. This role is responsible for ensuring effective planning, scheduling, material readiness, and system execution to meet program commitments.

You will oversee day-to-day operations while driving accountability, team development, and continuous improvement across planning and production support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Production Planning & Control team, providing daily direction, prioritization, and performance oversight
• Oversee Manufacturing Planning/Scheduling, Production Support, Product Support, and Production Systems execution
• Ensure material and schedule readiness to support on-time production and delivery commitments
• Remove operational roadblocks and resolve production, system, and material issues impacting execution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through PMTs and cross-functional collaboration
• Serve as the primary interface between PP&C, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program leadership
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build functional expertise and bench strength
• Monitor key metrics (schedule adherence, shortages, inventory accuracy, system performance) and implement corrective actions
• Communicate risks, priorities, and status effectively to site and program leadership
• Make timely decisions and operate independently in a fast-paced production environment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
• 1+ years of experience leading teams, projects, or functional workstreams
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP or comparable manufacturing systems)
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Camden

Desired Skills

• Experience leading a Production Planning & Control, Scheduling, or Materials Management team
• Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4, Apriso, Windchill, or similar ERP/MES systems
• Experience supporting live production environments where material or schedule delays directly impact output
• Demonstrated ownership of schedule performance, material readiness, or inventory accuracy metrics
• Experience leading continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing employees
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments
• Exposure to digital transformation or system implementations (e.g., 1LMX or ERP upgrades)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.