Production Control Analyst - Level 1
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production Manager, Manufacturing Production
Job Description
As a Production Control Associate, you'll play a critical role in supporting high impact manufacturing operations at Lockheed Martin's Greenville, SC site. This is an excellent opportunity for early career professionals who want hands on exposure to complex production systems, cross functional leadership, and real time decision making in a fast paced aerospace environment.
What You Will Be Doing- Support daily production execution by monitoring work readiness, material availability, and schedule alignment
- Track and drive resolution of material shortages, constraints, and priority issues impacting production flow
- Assist with planning activities, including requests for changes, kit readiness, and short‑range scheduling
- Analyze production and material data to generate metrics that support leadership decision making
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams
- Learn and apply lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles
3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
WhatYou'll Gain
- Exposure to aerospace manufacturing programs
- Mentorship from senior production and operations leaders
- Development of analytical, communication, and leadership skills early in your career
- Experience working in a highly collaborative, team‑oriented environment
- A strong foundation for future growth into roles of production, project management, and supply chain
If you are motivated, detail‑oriented, and excited to contribute to mission-critical production efforts while building a strong career foundation, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
Greenville, SC
Desired Skills- Experience or coursework exposure to ERP or MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar tools)
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
- Yellow or Greenbelt in Lean Six Sigma
- Demonstrated ability to identify constraints, assess tradeoffs, and recommend solutions
- Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of problems through resolution
- Basic understanding of manufacturing or production environments, including scheduling, material flow, work‑in‑process, or shop floor operations
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
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 remotelyOnsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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