Description:Step into a pivotal leadership role in our cutting-edge 5th Generation Edge production facility as a Manufacturing Associate Manager! As an integral part of our Palmdale fabrication, assembly, and tooling team, you’ll report directly to the Production Manager and lead multiple first-line leaders across various build sectors, ensuring our second-shift operations run seamlessly and deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and guide first-line leaders to meet production goals and uphold operational excellence.
Cross-Functional Management: Oversee diverse teams across fabrication, assembly, and tooling, maintaining efficient collaboration and top-tier performance.
Operational Excellence: Drive productivity, ensure quality standards, and identify continuous improvement opportunities in line with our 5th Generation Edge standards.
Resource Coordination: Allocate resources efficiently, balancing staffing needs and material management to meet production deadlines.
Quality Assurance: Monitor and enforce quality control processes to uphold our commitment to stellar manufacturing results.
Safety Standards: Champion a safe and compliant work environment, adhering to regulatory guidelines and best practices.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a proactive and dynamic leader who’s passionate about manufacturing, dedicated to quality, and committed to supporting their team’s growth and success. If you have experience leading teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment and thrive in a fast-paced second-shift setting, we want to hear from you!
What’s In It For YouOur employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Palmdale, CA
Discover Palmdale.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here:
Global DEI.Basic Qualifications:* Experience leading in a Union environment
* Experience in a Full Spectrum Leadership code leading
other leaders or team leads in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with shop floor operating systems Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
* Active Secret Clearance required to apply
Desired Skills:* Experience with Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
* Ability to create and utilize data metrics to drive fabrication performance
* Ability to analyze data for robust decision making and business case analysis
* Experience in composite manufacturing
* Demonstrated ability to lead and achieve performance goals
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $86,700 - $166,300. 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 and New York is $99,800 - $187,900. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
