Production Operations Manager - Special Operations - Rotary Wing

Production Operations Manager - Special Operations - Rotary Wing

The Production Area Manager (Rotary Wing) is responsible for the systematic execution, operational oversight, and strategic management of the Rotary Wing (RW) Aviation production area operating within a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment. This role ensures all Rotary Wing task orders are executed in strict compliance with aviation standards, established organizational procedures, collective bargaining mandates, and enterprise-level requirements. Leading a dedicated support team and a unionized workforce, the Manager oversees cost, schedule, and quality elements while fostering a collaborative labor relations climate, continuous improvement, safety adherence, and constant audit readiness.

Why Join Us This position supports our Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Deep domain knowledge of Rotary Wing (RW) aircraft platforms and defense aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or DCMA 8210.1C aviation ground and flight operations procedures. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification with a proven track record of implementing continuous improvement/Kaizen events in a production environment. Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), cost-performance analysis, and master scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project or Primavera). Experience managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Direct experience leading or supporting formal quality audits such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or military aviation readiness reviews. Strong background in writing, implementing, and enforcing standardized operating procedures (SOPs). Experience operating within US Government / Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environments, specifically managing complex Task Order structures.

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.

Employee will work on-site full-time

Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

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

Secret

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

SOF GLSS

GJ11:GLSS Production Ops Onsite L

Management

Experienced Professional

Lexington-KY

Lexington

40516

no

Possible

Task Order/IDIQ

Direct

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $106,100 - $187,105. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $122,000 - $211,485. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.