Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Texas is seeking a Production Operations Manager for the IFPC-2, 2nd Interceptor program. You will oversee all aspects of Production Operations, driving cost, schedule, and quality for prototyping and development hardware while coordinating with AMT, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• Broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production.
• Previous Operations Leadership Experience In a Production Environment Required
• Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop Production Operations strategies for the Production System.
• Drive cost, schedule, and quality for prototyping and development hardware.
• Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and partnerships.
• Lead capital, capacity, and facility planning for rapid prototyping and transition to production.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs.
• Lead the IFPC-2, 2nd Interceptor Production Operations team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners across AMT, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, BD and Engineering and Technology.

Skills

Effective communication

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Robotic Automation familiarity

Factory planning & simulation tools

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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.

As a Production Operations manager within the Advanced Programs Production Operations organization, you will be responsible for all aspects of Production Operations for the Integrated Fires Protection Increment 2, 2nd Interceptor (IFPC-2, 2nd Interceptor) program.

The Advanced Programs Production Operations team is responsible for delivering affordable and scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding of advanced air and missile defense systems.

As the Production Operations manager for IFPC-2, 2nd Interceptor program, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Developing and deploying Production Operation's strategies for the design and development of the Production System.
• Driving cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds.
• Leading the identification and adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic supply chain and industry partnerships.
• Leading capital, capacity, and facility‑project planning to support rapid prototyping, rapid fielding, and transition to production.
• Driving design‑for‑manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs.
• Leading the IFPC-2, 2nd Interceptor Production Operations team.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional partners—including Advanced Manufacturing and Technology (AMT), Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Coordination and collaboration with Business Development, Capture Management, Engineering and Technology, LM Production Sites, and Program Management to align strategy and execution.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production

Previous Operations Leadership Experience In a Production Environment Required

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including to non-technical personnel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence

Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Robotic Automation capabilities
• Familiarity with Factory modeling and simulation tools and applications
• Business acumen, with emphasis on Business Development, Capture strategy, and Operations strategy
• TRL/MRL knowledge and experience
• Transition to production knowledge and experience
• Experience on Production Phases of programs
• Contracting: familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Middle Tier of Acquisition
• Related professional level career experience in production operations
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Production Operations leadership experience
• Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership
• Experience in capacity & capital planning
• Understanding and wide application of assembly and test methods
• First Unit Flow planning & execution
• Manufacturing & test statement of work and

proposal development experience

• Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy
• Experience in the design of manufacturing

processes, procedures, and production layouts for

assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling

• CAM Certification or cost analysis experience
• Design for Assembly (DFA) familiarity or experience
• Ability to Lead with Vision and driven to Shape the Future

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.