Area Dispatcher at Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Area Dispatcher job at Lockheed Martin. Palmdale, CA.

Controls the flow of parts, materials, and paperwork in an assigned production area to ensure the scheduled completion of fabrication or assembly orders. Makes required contacts with Tool Planning, Materiel Control and other departments to effect workable order status, procure blueprints and change documents, and follow up on tooling and materials required for fabrication of parts or assemblies. Exercises knowledge of operations, methods and processes in specific control station and/or section to which assigned.

Examines orders entering assigned section or area to determine machines and/or work stations capable of producing parts and assemblies, assigns priorities in accordance with scheduling and production requirements, and re‑sequences jobs as required in accordance with priority information furnished by authorized personnel. Sends materials and/or semi‑finished parts to “hold rack” to await release of planning, engineering or tooling information as required.

Makes diversified contacts with Planning, Inspection, Time Standards and other production control personnel to obtain required authorization to eliminate production delays.

PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:

• Procures necessary blueprints, change notices, tooling, materials, etc., to assure workability of orders and effective use of facilities in an assigned area.
• Requests transportation or handling equipment to transport materials to and from shop areas; loads, unloads, and moves materials as required within the area serviced, and in critical cases, moves materials to and from other sections.
• Advises affected personnel concerning estimated completion dates for fabricated or assembled items.
• Obtains and maintains Company licenses, certifications and training as required for assigned tasks by the Company and governmental agencies.
• Must be able to work any shift

• Demonstrate knowledge of entry‑level blueprint and technical data comprehension.
• One year experience in material handling.

• Experience with SFM
• Experience with tracking inventory
• Experience in warehouse setting

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

Onsite, Full‑time. Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules, including standard 40‑hour weeks and condensed schedules that provide additional time away from the office. The base range for this position in California is $22.46 - $34.65 per hour. Benefits offered include:
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.

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