Production Operations Lead

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* Description:

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* 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*
* As the Production Operations Lead you will be responsible for integrating production operations strategies, developing transition plans, and executing PrSM missile production across multiple sites

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ 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  Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here   (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/OneLM

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** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* This position is in Dallas   Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location   a href= co/MFC

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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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* -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

** Desired

Skills:

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* -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

-Ability to travel domestic and/or international

-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

-Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

-Current Active Secret Clearance

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

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