Senior Multifunctional Manufacturing Leader - Aviation Ops

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 99,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in the United States seeks a senior leader to manage multiple manufacturing functions including machining, assembly, tool and die, and packaging, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex aviation programs.

The role emphasizes recruitment, training, performance assessments, and equitable salary decisions, with a focus on continuous improvement and SOPs, and requires travel to support program operations and DoD contracting environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing a diverse portfolio of complex aviation projects, task orders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear executive-level briefings and facilitate seamless cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated change management experience, specifically in driving continuous improvement initiatives, updating standard operating procedures, and leading teams through operational transitions.
• Ability to travel as required to support program operations, facilitate off-site coordination, or attend enterprise reviews.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) to manage scheduling, analyze cost data, and draft technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple manufacturing functions such as machining, assembly, tool and die, and packaging to support aviation programs.
• Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, and salary or disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Change management

Travel ability

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ERP systems

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corp. in the United States seeks a senior leader to manage multiple manufacturing functions including machining, assembly, tool and die, and packaging, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex aviation programs.

The role emphasizes recruitment, training, performance assessments, and equitable salary decisions, with a focus on continuous improvement and SOPs, and requires travel to support program operations and DoD contracting environments.