Manufacturing Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

14h•$90,200 - $179,860•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Manufacturing Associate Manager for the Manufacturing Operations Team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality products while driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading supervisors, support staff, and electrical technicians to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Recruiting, selecting, training, and developing team members. Managing performance assessments, work assignments, cross‑training, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Collaborating with cross‑functional partners (engineering, quality, planning, maintenance, ESH) to execute core metrics. Driving a continuous‑improvement mindset and cultivating a high‑performing work environment. Ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are consistently met. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing settings. This role offers direct impact on critical projects, exposure to cutting‑edge technology, and the chance to shape the future of our production capabilities while enjoying flexible scheduling and work‑life balance. We are committed to supporting your well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Requirements

Manufacturing knowledge/experience in a combination of the following: PDRR, Harness, MRO / CFS , PWB & CCA is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated skills in team building and leading.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience / understanding.
Ability to obtain US Government issued Secret security Clearance.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in SAP, MRO, Apriso
Greenbelt Certification
Knowledge of CBA and interaction with Union Leadership Experience in:
First line supervision
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Programmatic/Operations cost and estimating
Driving continuous improvement/cost reduction activities
Support MFC Operations execution processes
PMT, ELC, CAB, and Production Risk Assessments
Input to Capital and infrastructure plans
Understanding and supporting MRP/SAP transactions that support manufacturing.
Appropriate political acumen to successfully interact with Program Senior Management, Sr. Management, HR and Union Leadership.
Clear understanding of the production processes employed by Lockheed Martin.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, selecting, training, and developing team members.
Managing performance assessments, work assignments, cross‑training, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Collaborating with cross‑functional partners (engineering, quality, planning, maintenance, ESH) to execute core metrics.
Driving a continuous‑improvement mindset and cultivating a high‑performing work environment.
Ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are consistently met.