Description:Job Description
You will be the Production Operations Project Lead primarily responsible for completing manufacturing qualification and successful Transfer to Production of Solid Rocket Motors for the emerging LM Solid Rocket Motor Product Center (SRM PC). The SRM PC is responsible for the design and development of propulsive solutions to support LM critical Lines of Business and emerging needs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Operations Project Lead you will be responsible for leading projects and teams that are geographically and business‑area diverse. Ensuring that Production Operations meets schedule requirements to support rocket‑motor qualification IMS milestones and that we are prepared to move into the Transfer to Production phase for rate manufacturing will be a key success indicator.
- Manage build and delivery of qualification hardware across multiple sites/Business Units to support DVT and Qualification IMS.
- Support development of Transfer to Production proposal and manage execution of Production Operations commitments upon award.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects across the SRM PC and Production Operations functions and brief various levels of leadership on progress, margins, and mitigations.
- Manage and status Transition to Production IMS goals and milestones.
- Work closely with multiple sites and centers on capital planning, NRE requirements, and HRL/IOP requirements.
- Support the SRM PC efforts as we construct, equip, and place our new lab and development facilities into service.
Why Join Us
We are seeking a high‑energy self‑starter with a strong focus on managing projects to closure. We are diverse geographically, functionally, and across business areas; therefore our ideal candidate is ready to fully embrace the 1LM mindset and execute across all areas of the corporation. While our Prod Ops team members typically travel less than 25 % of the time, we are consistently working with our teammates across the US, so openness to new ways of doing business is key.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – A company‑sponsored secret clearance is required to be considered.
Basic Qualifications:Prior leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment of at least 1 year
Prior team leadership experience
Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques
Microsoft Office suite knowledge, skills, and experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to facility requirements
Must be able to work 1st, 2nd or Weekend shift
Desired Skills:Completed Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working in a Union Environment
Prior leadership/management experience in a complex manufacturing environment
Experience with tracking and managing cost, quality, and schedule, in a manufacturing environment.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
