Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a leader to manage a team of Corrective Action Request (CAR) coordinators across F-35 operations. You will ensure timely, accurate CAR handling and act as the liaison between production, engineering, and customers.

This role requires strong root-cause analysis, data-driven decision making, and the ability to prioritize multiple CARs while maintaining contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong understanding of root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Proficient in data analysis, metrics tracking, and reporting to monitor CAR trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of CAR coordinators across F-35 operations.
• Coordinate project management with planning, engineering, and quality assurance to meet goals.
• Monitor CAR progress, prepare status reports, and ensure closures meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Analytical skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

This role will manage/lead a team of Corrective Action Request (CAR) coordinators across F-35 operations. Responsible for the effective timeliness, accuracy and management of CAR's in support customer and company goals. Must have the ability to lead effectively through various work flows across a diverse manufacturing environment.

Standard Job Description

This role will manage/lead a team of Corrective Action Request (CAR) coordinators across F-35 operations. Responsible for the effective timeliness, accuracy and management of CAR's in support customer and company goals. Must have the ability to lead effectively through various work flows across a diverse manufacturing environment.

Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Monitors the assessment of project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Insures the development of mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

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.

Fort Worth, TX

This position is in Fort Worth, TX à Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 5+years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability:
  • Proficient in data analysis, metrics tracking, and reporting to monitor CAR trends and drive continuous improvement.

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• familiarity with aerospace supplier programs, and experience in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
• Experience and working knowledge with complex manufacturing systems/processes and experience working with and collaborating with multi-functional disciplines including engineering, supply chain and quality assurance.
• Ability to interact and coordinate CAR activities with customers including DCMA, GGR, JPO a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven track record of managing corrective-action processes, preferably Customer Action Requests (CARs) or similar quality‑driven initiatives.
• Experience interfacing with production operations, quality engineering, and customers on defect resolution.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Interfacing with Customers, Production Engineering and Quality assurance
• Ability to prioritize multiple CARs simultaneously while maintaining focus on critical issues.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, understanding their expectations and ensuring corrective actions meet contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual requirements for corrective-action documentation and closure.
• Attention to detail in preparing and reviewing Corrective Action Plans, verification reports, and closure records.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.