Senior Production Operations Lead, PM & Planning

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Production Operations Lead within the Advanced Programs Production Operations team to drive affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions for rapid fielding of defense systems.

You will direct cost, schedule, and quality for prototyping and development builds, plan capital and facility projects, and advance design-for-manufacturability across programs, collaborating with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production.
• Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.

Responsibilities

• Directing cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds
• Leading capital, capacity, and facility‑project planning to support rapid fielding
• Driving design‑for‑manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs
• Coordinating with cross‑functional partners—including Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management to align strategy and execution

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Production Operations Lead within the Advanced Programs Production Operations team to drive affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions for rapid fielding of defense systems.

You will direct cost, schedule, and quality for prototyping and development builds, plan capital and facility projects, and advance design-for-manufacturability across programs, collaborating with cross-functional partners.