Multifunctional Manufacturing Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Senior Manager to lead the Major Build Unit for the J860 Aircraft Mate, directing manufacturing activities and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, safe, and compliant execution of F-35 mate and systems install work.

You will manage personnel, set priorities, coordinate with DCMA and JPO stakeholders, and uphold efficiency, quality, and schedule objectives while contributing to a culture of innovation

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in aircraft manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple manufacturing functions (machining, assembly, tool & die, packaging).
• Coordinate recruitment, training, performance assessments, and staffing decisions.
• Provide leadership for the J860 Aircraft Mate, including F-35 construction and systems installation.
• Interact with DCMA, JPO, and other stakeholders to meet program objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety management

Quality management

Cost management

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Standard Job Description

Join Lockheed Martin as a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Senior Manager, where you will oversee critical operations within the Major Build Unit (MBU) J860 Aircraft Mate. In this pivotal role, you will manage personnel, coordinate cross-functional tasks, and ensure seamless execution of F-35 Mate & Systems Install activities. This leadership position is essential to advancing the success of the F-35 program while upholding Lockheed Martin's standards of excellence and innovation.

What You Will Be Doing

Manages more than one functional area of manufacturing, such as machining, assembly, tool and die, packaging. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Provide leadership and strategic direction for all activities within the J860 Aircraft Mate, including F-35 construction and systems installation.

• Oversee personnel management, ensuring optimal team performance through training, guidance, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with leadership across functions and with external customers to achieve production, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for interactions with DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency), JPO (Joint Program Office), and other F-35 program stakeholders.
• Act as the senior representative for J860 operations in the absence of the J860 Director, maintaining continuity of leadership and decision-making.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an aircraft manufacturing operations environment.
• F-35 Manufacturing structures &/or systems manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing safety, quality, cost, &/or schedule in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills

• Ability to manage, coach, train, &/or motivate team in technical and leadership development.
• Problem solving, root cause, corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Strong presentation skills and speaking skills as well as the ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization, support organizations, customers, and governmental oversight organizations

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134900.00 - $250500.00

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.