Production IPT Lead

Lockheed Martin•Chelmsford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Production IPT Lead with our Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team, located in Chelmsford, MA. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products and services, and we are seeking a talented individual to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a PAC-3 IPT Lead, you will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the program and serving as the primary liaison between program management and production. You will coordinate across manufacturing sites and functions to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments - while ensuring production operations can stay focused on leading their people and daily floor execution. Your responsibilities will include: Leading internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to track program performance metrics, drive critical actions, and remove barriers to execution Serving as the communications bridge: translating program strategy and priorities into clear actions for the cross functional team and elevating production feedback/issues back to program leadership Working in lockstep with Production Supervisor(s) to ensure production execution aligns to the internal operating plan (IOP); when off plan, leading coordination with cross-functional teams to generate and drive achievable recovery actions/plans Partnering with Production Supervisor(s) to align on priorities, while supporting them in clearing barriers outside their control Coordinating cross-functional support (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality) to resolve technical and process challenges impacting execution Developing and managing program schedule plans and hardware support strategies that enable on-time delivery of products with multiple sub-assemblies Supporting supervisors in achieving daily tactical goals by driving resolution of roadblocks with cross-functional teams, while leading broader strategic efforts for continuous improvement Presenting and communicating effectively at all levels, from shop-floor discussions through senior leadership and external stakeholders Why Join Us We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production IPT Lead to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management/supervision, experience working as a part of an IPT, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package and apply now here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance prior to start. #mfcnews

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/ combined education
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects in different phases
Experience in facilitating the resolution of production issues
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written documentation and verbal means
Seasoned presenter, able to develop and deliver materials to varying levels of management
Experienced user of office applications including MS Word, MS Project, and MS Power Point or the equivalent
Experience in manufacturing, program management or engineering environments
Ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships
Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
Self-motivated
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and must have ability to obtain an interim secret to start, which requires U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Prior production or frontline leadership experience
Ability to effectively partner with supervisors, understand their operational responsibilities, and help remove barriers without overstepping into direct line management
Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on program cost, quality, and schedule commitments
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor to diverse audiences.
Experience in developing, coordinating, leading and executing daily production plans; level-loading work and maintain product flow to meet production schedules
Understanding of cost, schedule and quality and how decisions and actions impacts each element
Works with minimal direction, comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Effective conflict resolution skills
Able to utilize data to improve yields while using a hands on approach with product and personnel to understand the factors (material, process, personnel, team dynamics) that impact performance
Effective verbal and written communication regarding cost, schedule, quality, personnel, and other issues that impact the line
Experience with Lockheed Martin policies, systems, and processes
Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment
Experience participating or leading a performance improvement team
Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and/or Green Belt Certification

Responsibilities

Leading internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to track program performance metrics, drive critical actions, and remove barriers to execution
Serving as the communications bridge: translating program strategy and priorities into clear actions for the cross functional team and elevating production feedback/issues back to program leadership
Working in lockstep with Production Supervisor(s) to ensure production execution aligns to the internal operating plan (IOP); when off plan, leading coordination with cross-functional teams to generate and drive achievable recovery actions/plans
Partnering with Production Supervisor(s) to align on priorities, while supporting them in clearing barriers outside their control
Coordinating cross-functional support (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality) to resolve technical and process challenges impacting execution
Developing and managing program schedule plans and hardware support strategies that enable on-time delivery of products with multiple sub-assemblies
Supporting supervisors in achieving daily tactical goals by driving resolution of roadblocks with cross-functional teams, while leading broader strategic efforts for continuous improvement
Presenting and communicating effectively at all levels, from shop-floor discussions through senior leadership and external stakeholders