Production Planning & Control; PP&C Associate Manager - Chelmsford MA

Description

You will be the Production Planning & Control (PP&C) Associate Manager, leading a team of Make Planners and shop floor support staff. This team plays a crucial role in coordinating product flow across multiple programs within our manufacturing facility.

• Manage a team of Make Planners and PP&C support staff to ensure smooth product flow throughout the shop floor for various programs
• Coordinate daily activities with counterparts in manufacturing, quality, and engineering to maintain efficient operations
• Develop and implement release strategies to meet schedule commitments and recover schedule
• Evaluate staffing needs and realign team members as necessary to achieve operational goals
• Monitor, develop, and track key metrics critical to operational success, providing regular updates and reports
• Foster the development of team members, from new hires to experienced professionals, ensuring continuous growth and improvement

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, inspires continuous improvement, and mentors team members from entry‑level to seasoned professionals. This role offers the chance to shape production excellence at a critical Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

This position is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Onsite full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

• Bachelor's level degree or higher
• At least 3-5 years of related professional experience
• Knowledge in SAP or similar ERP system
• Experience in Production Planning & Control
• Ability to assign projects to organizational unit by leading staff in meeting critical schedules and resolving complex and time‑sensitive technical or operational issues
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business
• Knowledge of Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS)
• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge
• Ability to read and analyze production reports
• Ability to present data to multiple levels of leadership
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full‑Time

Shift: First