Project Management & Planning Operations Rep Stf - E4

Requisition ID: 11584ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $104,900.00 - $194,700.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-PrimaryBusiness Unit: MFC-PrimaryStandard Job DescriptionOversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.Position SummaryThe Production Operations Lead will own all production‑operations aspects of an advanced missile development program, driving design‑for‑producibility, manufacturing transition, and lifecycle scalability. This role acts as the primary liaison among project management, engineering, line management, and the customer, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality targets are met.Primary Responsibilities:Leadership & Team ManagementLead a multidisciplinary team of Manufacturing Engineers, Production Planning & Control specialists, Industrial Engineers, Advanced Manufacturing personnel, and a financial analyst group.Mentor and develop team members to execute strategy and tactics that meet program goals.Design for Manufacturability (DfM) & TransitionEnsure manufacturability is incorporated early in the design/development process.Establish and implement detailed manufacturing transition plans, including tooling, process qualification, and supplier hand‑offs.Oversee DfM input during engineering reviews and DfM targeted eventsProduction Planning Own rate and capacity planning for both internal facilities and key suppliers.Oversee schedule, cost, and quality performance for all production activities.Manage the make‑vs‑buy decision process, coordinating with Global Supply Chain and Finance.Quality & Continuous ImprovementChampion quality initiatives that guarantee repeatable, repeat‑able production outcomes.Support hardware‑process development in partnership with the Engineering Design & Manufacturing Engineering team.Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Test Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management to align on program milestones.Present production‑operations status and risks at Program Review Boards, Customer Reviews, and other key forums.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related disciplineBroad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical productionPrevious operations related experience in a production environmentAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including with non‑technical personnelExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated skill in team building, leading through influence, and making decisions with limited informationAbility to obtain a Secret security clearanceDesired SkillsRelated professional‑level career experience in production operationsLean Six Sigma Green‑ or Black‑Belt certificationProduction‑Operations leadership experience (including program development with strong cross‑functional collaboration)Experience in capacity and capital planningBroad knowledge of assembly and test methods, with practical application experienceFirst‑unit flow planning and executionExperience with make‑buy generation and strategy formulationDesign of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handlingControl Account Manager Experience (CAM) or cost‑analysis experienceFamiliarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) concepts and hands‑on experiencePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.