Manufacturing Associate Manager (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate Manager (Level 4) will be responsible for leading supervisors, support staff, and machinists in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while driving safety, quality, cost, and schedule excellence. This role involves overseeing team staffing, coordinating recruitment and training, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration to meet customer and business objectives.

Requirements

Leadership experience in manufacturing environment
Ability to create and utilize metrics to drive business performance
Understanding and experience with collective bargaining agreements and working in a union environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain US Government-issued Secret Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of manufacturing systems including SAP and Apriso
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin policies and procedures
Understanding and experience in Material Requirements Planning
Experience in working with facilities teams and capital project management
Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement/cost reduction activities

Responsibilities

Lead a team of supervisors, support members, and machinists to achieve core performance metrics.
Manage staffing activities including recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, and work assignments.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, production planning, maintenance, facilities, and ESH to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus.