Production Operations Lead

Production Operations Lead

You will be the Production Operations Lead for the Precision Fires programs within the Tactical Missiles Line of Business in Grand Prairie, TX. The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Missile Production Operations Lead is an exciting, fast-paced, leadership role that is responsible for the integration of production operations strategies, development of transition plans, and ultimately the successful execution of PrSM Missile production across multiple Lockheed Martin manufacturing facilities.

As the Production Operations Lead, you will serve as the Production Operation Manager's lead and will be required to manage program aspects related to Production Operations / manufacturing, with an emphasis on design for producibility and positioning products for full life cycle success. You will lead and drive the achievement of the most producible solutions for the customers, deliver scalable manufacturing solutions to future production teams and Lines of Business, and lead transition to production activities.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Identifying risks and opportunities early in process development and proactively building strategies for implementation to maximize throughput and manufacturability
• Attending and reporting at daily program meetings
• Understanding and developing site capacity plans
• Developing proposal estimates, tooling plans, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support production efforts
• Creation of multi-site execution plans and strategies that meet Program requirements, from the proposal phase through contract closeout
• Working as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for tooling and other transition to production efforts
• Analyzing and developing plans for program rate increases
• Monitoring cost / performance
• Understanding material deliveries and planning the shop accordingly
• Working to help develop Cost Reduction Ideas and develop casting or additive solutions for production cut-ins
• Properly plan and work closely with Production sites to increase affordability and promote a culture of agility and World Class manufacturing
• Identifying and implementing creative solutions to maximize production (process updates, engineering changes or alternative identification, manpower allocation strategy, etc.)
• Helping to coordinate FAI and PLV activities
• Working with engineering on critical drawing changes

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Operations Lead to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production operations, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This position is located in Dallas. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.

Related professional level career experience in production operations. Production Operations leadership experience. Experience in program execution 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 Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling. Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) Certification or cost analysis experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system Ability to travel domestic and / or international Experience managing, contributing to, and executing proposals and / or affordability initiatives Experience with development programs A clear understanding of the production processes employed within Lockheed Martin Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Part-time Remote Telework : The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Employee will telework

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Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

PrSM Increment 2

DD8D19 : DIR PROD OPS TACTICAL MISSILES

Manufacturing

Experienced Professional

Grand Prairie-TX

Grand Prairie

75051

No

Possible

Full-Time

Direct

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.