Associate Manager - Level 4

Associate Manager – Level 4

You will be the Associate Manager – Level 4 for the Palmdale Fabrication, Assembly, and Tooling team which is responsible for delivering 5th Generation Edge production excellence.

• Inspire, motivate, and guide first‑line leaders to meet production goals and uphold operational excellence.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, and tooling teams to maintain efficient collaboration and top‑tier performance.
• Drive productivity and quality while identifying continuous‑improvement opportunities aligned with 5th Generation Edge standards.
• Allocate resources, balance staffing needs and material flow to meet critical production deadlines.
• Champion a safe, compliant work environment and enforce rigorous quality‑control processes.

• 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, Holidays, and other benefits as per state regulations

You are a decisive leader with a proven track record in high‑volume manufacturing environments. You excel at guiding teams through complex, fast‑paced operations, fostering collaboration, and delivering results that meet stringent quality and safety standards. Your strategic mindset and strong communication skills enable you to motivate people and drive continuous improvement.

• 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

• Experience with lean methodologies
• Ability to create and utilize data metrics to drive area performance
• Ability to analyze data for robust decision making
• Experience with composites or manufacturing
• 4‑5 years experience in leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead and achieve performance goals

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

Palmdale, CA

Full‑Time, First Shift.

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