Manufacturing Planner Supervisor - Weekend Shift

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Camden is seeking a Manufacturing Planner Supervisor to lead the PP&C team and ensure robust planning, scheduling, and material readiness to meet program commitments.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive continuous improvement, and coach team members while interfacing with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program leadership. This role requires onsite work in Camden and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP S/4

Apriso

Windchill

ERP/MES systems

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.