WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
You will lead critical material and planning operations that ensure the seamless delivery of advanced mission systems to our customers, directly supporting national security and operational readiness.
THE WORK
As a Multifunctional Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) functions, overseeing make/buy decisions, bill of materials (BOM) planning, and master production scheduling to ensure systemic integrity. You will manage a team responsible for warehousing and shipping logistics, driving inventory optimization to minimize costs and maximize efficiency across the production lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
• Manage comprehensive manufacturing planning and material management activities to support critical production job functions.
• Oversee the integrity of production systems and drive inventory optimization strategies to reduce costs.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate employees, ensuring a high-performing team.
• Direct performance assessments, work assignments, and recognition programs in compliance with corporate policies and labor agreements.
• Execute and monitor MRP transactions, including BOM maintenance and master production scheduling.
• Coordinate warehousing and shipping logistics, including receipt, picking, and outbound procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, and operations to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Implement lean and continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six-Sigma or Kaizen, to enhance process efficiency.
• Guide the organization through major change initiatives, such as ERP implementations or process transformations.
• Translate high-level business objectives into actionable operational plans to meet customer demands.
• Mentor talent within a union-represented environment to foster a culture of accountability and professional growth.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic leader with a deep technical mastery of MRP systems and a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams through complex operational challenges. You excel at blending analytical problem-solving with strong interpersonal skills to drive efficiency and maintain high standards of production integrity.
A level 4 employee typically has 5+ years of professional experience.
WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the operational backbone of our manufacturing processes and lead a skilled team in delivering mission-critical technology. Your leadership will directly influence the agility and reliability of our supply chain.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
