Manufacturing Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Courtland, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Associate Manager to lead ordnance and inert assembly manufacturing operations at our Courtland, Alabama facility. In this role, you will manage day-to-day production activities in the Ordnance Building (OB), lead a team of supervisors and technicians, and partner closely with engineering, quality, safety, and program teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule and at cost. This position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and working in a mission-critical production environment. At the Courtland facility, manufacturing teams play a critical role in producing high-reliability hardware that directly supports these missions. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of professional work experience, including experience in manufacturing or production operations
Demonstrated experience managing people, schedules, and resources in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to take ownership of work, make decisions, and be accountable for results
Experience communicating clearly and professionally with employees, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations such as assembly or fabrication
Experience following written work instructions and coordinating material or inventory movement
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Experience or training in Root Cause Analysis
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide clear direction while adapting to schedule or priority changes
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ordnance manufacturing and familiarity with ordnance safety practices
Lean or continuous improvement experience, including LM21 Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
Experience fostering a strong culture of accountability and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution and problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Experience handling classified hardware
Familiarity with SAP, VE-CAMS, or SAIL software
Strong attention to detail and ability to carry tasks through to completion

Responsibilities

Lead and support supervisors, technicians, and support staff in daily manufacturing operations
Manage staffing activities including hiring, training, work assignments, cross-training, performance feedback, and recognition or corrective actions
Partner with engineering, quality, material control, facilities, program management, and safety teams to meet quality, cost, schedule, and safety goals
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, quality, affordability, and on-time delivery
Maintain strong involvement in day-to-day ordnance and inert assembly production activities
Coordinate future production planning with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Plans & Requirements (PPR) teams
Ensure technicians have the right training, materials, procedures, and tools to perform their work safely and efficiently
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to support tooling needs, schedules, and quality requirements
Use SAP to coordinate service and production orders and ensure materials are available when needed
Support production planning, quality initiatives, process improvements, and material management activities
Assist Manufacturing leadership with daily personnel allocation and work prioritization