Production Operations Lead

Basic Qualifications

• A broad base of knowledge regarding electronic, electromechanical, mechanical production, and assembly operations with general manufacturing processes
• A broad base of knowledge of setting up new production line / facility
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence
• Previous leadership experience
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence as the position requires cross functional interactions on a daily basis
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Job Description

You will be the Production Operations Lead for the Precision Fires team. Our team is responsible for driving production operations strategies and ensuring successful missile production across multiple Lockheed Martin facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identify risks and opportunities early in process development and build strategies to maximize throughput and manufacturability.
• Develop site capacity plans and multi-site execution strategies from proposal through contract closeout.
• Create proposal estimates, tooling plans, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support production efforts.
• Collaborate with Cost Account Manager and engineering to drive cost-reduction and manufacturability improvements.
• Lead coordination of first-article inspections (FAI) and production line validation activities.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at translating complex technical concepts into actionable production plans, and is passionate about delivering world-class manufacturing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of precision-fire missile production and make a tangible impact on national security.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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 a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• Related professional level career experience in production operations management
• Production Operations leadership experience
• Experience in program execution 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
• Experience in the design of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling
• Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager (EVMS CAM) Certification or cost analysis experience
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including to non-technical personnel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the SAP MRP production control system
• Experience managing, contributing to, and executing proposals and/or affordability initiatives
• Experience with development programs and Transition to Production efforts
• A clear understanding of the production processes employed within Lockheed Martin
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• Current Active Secret Clearance

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.