Production Operations Manager (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager (Level 5) for the Advanced Programs Production Operations team is responsible for delivering affordable, scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding of advanced air- and missile-defense systems. This role involves leading all Production Operations activities and shaping the strategy that drives rapid fielding of critical defense hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical production
Previous operations leadership experience in a production environment required
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including to non-technical personnel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence
Ability to obtain a "Secret" security clearance
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality tools for design and manufacturing applications
Familiarity with Robotic Automation capabilities
Familiarity with Factory modeling and simulation tools and applications
Business acumen, with emphasis on Business Development, Capture strategy, and Operations strategy
TRL/MRL knowledge and experience
Transition to production knowledge and experience
Experience on Production Phases of programs
Contracting: familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Middle Tier of Acquisition
Related professional level career experience in production operations
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Production Operations leadership experience
Experience in program development with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership
Experience in capacity & capital planning
Understanding and wide application of assembly and test methods
First Unit Flow planning & execution
Manufacturing & test statement of work and proposal development experience
Experience with Make-Buy generation and strategy
Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling
CAM Certification or cost analysis experience
Design for Assembly (DFA) familiarity or experience
Ability to Lead with Vision and driven to Shape the Future

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy Production Operations strategies for design and development of production systems.
Direct cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds.
Lead identification and adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic supply-chain partnerships.
Oversee capital, capacity, and facility-project planning to support rapid fielding.
Coordinate with Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management to align strategy and execution.