Manufacturing Planning Lead - Supervisor

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

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.