Production Readiness Manager Security Clearance

Position: Production Readiness Manager with Security Clearance
Job Number 719160

Description:

Role Overview
This leadership role drives the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices across the Valley Forge portfolio. The leader ensures the factory successfully transitions from development to full-rate production while growing site manufacturing and test capabilities, expanding site capacity, and delivering on production readiness goals. Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and implement Continuous Improvement projects focused on reducing waste, optimizing layout/flow, and growing capability and capacity to support the site's contractual Production Readiness milestones.

• Organize, assign, and oversee project staff to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.

• Recruit, select, train, and develop team members, including managing performance, work assignments, recognition, and disciplinary actions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production, engineering, and scheduling challenges.

• Guide and influence peers and stakeholders to achieve operational improvements. Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing and test environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Collaborative, team-oriented setting where leaders coordinate multiple projects and functions simultaneously.

• Role includes both office and factory floor engagement, requiring interaction with diverse teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Company Mission & Program Overview
The role supports Lockheed Martin's mission to advance aerospace and defense solutions while delivering high-quality products to our customers. This position directly contributes to achieving full-rate production readiness and ongoing operational excellence across the Valley Forge portfolio. Why LM
Lockheed Martin is a leading global aerospace and defense company committed to innovation, inclusion, and employee growth. Our teams work on complex, meaningful projects that support national security and advance technology. Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead transformational projects that directly impact production readiness and site capabilities.

• Develop and mentor teams while building a culture of continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with skilled cross-functional peers and influence high-impact initiatives.

• Drive measurable improvements that support both current production goals and future growth.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates must meet all requirements listed below:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or test environment.

• Experience identifying and expanding site capabilities and long-term production capacity to meet full-rate production and future customer requirements.

• Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional peers and stakeholders.
Desired

Skills:

Not required but strengthen candidacy:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
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 Know
Expression 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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