PP&C Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Camden, AR

21h•$90,200 - $179,860•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Production, Planning & Control (PP&C) Asc Manager responsible for supporting production execution within assigned areas at the Camden site. This role is accountable for planning and execution outcomes, ensures alignment with site objectives, and leads a team of supervisors and individual contributors accountable for day to day operational performance. This role operates within the PP&C organization in Camden, AR and reports to a PP&C Manager. This posting may be used to fill multiple PP&C Asc Manager positions. Area assignments will be determined based on individual strengths and site needs. As the PP&C Asc Manager you will provide tactical leadership within your area while maintaining hands on involvement in execution, staffing, and readiness to support manufacturing programs. This role is responsible for driving results in a fast paced environment while developing team members and frontline leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, inspires teams, and delivers measurable results. This role offers the chance to shape production strategy at a key Lockheed Martin site while growing your expertise in advanced manufacturing systems. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Requirements

Track record of leading teams, projects, or functional workstreams with accountability for results
Experience working in production, manufacturing, supply chain, or planning environments
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and execute in a fast paced environment
Experience working with ERP or MRP systems such as SAP or similar
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple levels of the organization
Ability to work full time onsite in Camden, AR
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Production Planning & Control, Scheduling, or Materials Management
Experience supporting live production environments where material or schedule delays impact output
Experience driving performance through metrics such as schedule adherence, shortages, or inventory accuracy
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
Experience leading process improvements or supporting operational changes
Experience partnering cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program teams
Exposure to systems such as SAP S4, Apriso, Windchill, or similar
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Leading, Staffing, and developing a PP&C team, including supervisors and individual contributors, through coaching, performance management, and accountability
Supporting staffing, cross training, and development of bench strength to meet current and future production needs
Driving production execution within assigned scope, including material readiness, scheduling effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and system execution
Planning and aligning manpower and resources based on production demand and priorities
Owning disciplined execution across PP&C functions, including: ○ Warehousing and material flow ○ Inventory accuracy and control ○ Physical and system based material movements ○ Production order management and line scheduling ○ Material Requirements Planning MRP ○ DD250 processing for final product
Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to resolve execution issues and remove roadblocks
Reinforcing standard work, accountability, and continuous improvement across PP&C operations