Project Management & Planning Operations Rep Sr Stf - E5

Standard Job Description

You will be the Production Operations Lead part of the Advanced Programs Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding of advanced air and missile defense systems.

As the Production Operations Lead you will be responsible for leading all Production Operations activities across your assigned program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

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

Previous operations 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

Experience in both commercial and defense business operations and/or manufacturing

Production ramp to rate experience

Familiarity with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality tools for design and manufacturing applications

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

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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.