F-35 Supply Operations Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Fort Smith, AR

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for fighter aircraft supply, logistics and sustainment operations? Do you have a proven history of successful leadership in a flightline fighter aircraft supply environment? If so, you may have a future calling in a role with Lockheed Martin in Western Arkansas! Join our team as an F-35 Supply Operations Associate Manager, specializing in the subject matter expertise, oversight and leadership of all supply, general use consumable (GUC) & hazmat (HAZ) operations in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) F-35 aircraft operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas! Note: This position is intended to operate as the main point of contact and leadership authority for all LM site Supply, GUC & HAZMAT and operations on site. Position doubles as a Supply Field Support Representative (FSR) style role and may also be required to support managerial oversight of site tool room operations for a temporary time period. In this crucial role, you will oversee all Lockheed Martin responsible operations of Supply, GUC and HAZMAT on site, as well as have managerial oversite and responsibility of personnel operating in support of those roles. This role is a position with responsibilities that will grow in size as this site itself grows in number of aircraft and daily operational flight tempo. This role calls for an individual with a strong background in military F-35, F-22 or other legacy fighter aircraft Supply, GUC and HAZMAT setup, operations, oversight and problem mitigation. Additionally, this is a direct functional leadership role that will be responsible for the daily functional oversight of employees operating in support of Supply chain, GUC and HAZMAT operations and sustainment and calls for an individual who also has a passion for leadership, responsibility and accountability. A commitment to quality and safety, a daily self-starter, as well as embodiment of the aspects of Full Spectrum Leadership are key to success in this role. Beyond this, you will: Manage evolving operational needs and objectives Be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions Enforce local site and company Supply, GUC and HAZMAT operations and sustainment practices Coordinate and assign daily tasks among team members, optimizing workflow and efficiency Interact with FMS customer representatives, dignitaries, VIP's, and leadership entities on site Keep meticulous records of aircraft supply requisition status and reasons for delayed parts arrival within the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance Regularly update the Site Sr. Leadership team on needed Supply, GUC and HAZMAT availability and readiness, ensuring seamless operations Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the LM AFS Sr. Site Manager and / or the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Chief based on emergent mission needs Position may require extended work hours. Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a flight line driver's competency card. Operates predominantly on 1st shift, but will oversee personnel operating on both 1st and 2nd shifts. Physical Requirements: Successful candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist in the execution of daily job duties.

Requirements

Senior NCO level (or civilian equivalent) experience managing a large scale military supply operation in a flightline environment
Experience in military supply chain, hazardous material program management, General Use Consumable setup and oversight, or combination of any
Experience with the usage of military Supply, GUC & HAZMAT data tracking and records computer database use and navigation (SCM, SAP, ALIS, etc)
Experience in standing a Supply, GUC and HAZMAT operation up from the ground up with little guidance in either a home station or deployed military flightline environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in SAP as well as Supply Chain systems, tools and analytics.
Working knowledge of Procurement processes including Lockheed Martin Material Acquisition Procedures and FAR
Experience with government property management databases
Experience developing long-term strategies (i.e. financial planning, leading a team, corrective action, process improvements
Easily utilizes Microsoft Office Products; In depth knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel considered a plus
Able and willing to relocate full time to the Fort Smith Arkansas area
Ability to multi-task
Strong communication skills
Comfortable working in a team environment

Responsibilities

Manage evolving operational needs and objectives
Be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions
Enforce local site and company Supply, GUC and HAZMAT operations and sustainment practices
Coordinate and assign daily tasks among team members, optimizing workflow and efficiency
Interact with FMS customer representatives, dignitaries, VIP's, and leadership entities on site
Keep meticulous records of aircraft supply requisition status and reasons for delayed parts arrival within the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance
Regularly update the Site Sr. Leadership team on needed Supply, GUC and HAZMAT availability and readiness, ensuring seamless operations
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the LM AFS Sr. Site Manager and / or the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Chief based on emergent mission needs
Position may require extended work hours.
Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a flight line driver's competency card.
Operates predominantly on 1st shift, but will oversee personnel operating on both 1st and 2nd shifts.