Production Operations Lead

Description:

You will be the Production Operations Lead for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for driving production operations excellence across new development programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Operations Lead you will be responsible for leading cross-functional efforts that ensure new products meet production requirements and are delivered on schedule.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers to meet production requirements.
• Partner with Design Engineers to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain to align procurement and logistics.
• Support proposal generation and contract-funded product development.
• Analyze and resolve programmatic issues across multiple locations.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-impact solutions. This role offers visibility across the S&GS line of business and the opportunity to shape future production capabilities.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, cost, quality, and schedules
• Manufacturing experience in Optics, IR Sensors, or Lasers
• Previous lead or leadership experience

Desired Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including team building and collaboration
• Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation
• Experience with manufacturing simulation / modeling tools
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and materials concepts including additive manufacturing
• Experience in proposal estimating for Operations functions
• Ability to act as a liaison between multiple functions including external subcontractors
• Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First