Multifunctional Manufacturing Planner Asc Mgr - L4 Security Clearance

Position: Multifunctional Manufacturing Planner Asc Mgr - L4 with Security Clearance
Job Number 3407 Standard

Job Description You will be the Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager for the Production, Planning and Control organization. Our team is responsible for managing the internal Make Planning and Material Handling team across multiple production buildings on site. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing planning, production support, and material handling teams to ensure efficient production operations.

You will oversee the management and staffing of approximately 2-5 direct reports and work to continuously improve production processes through Production Management Teams and operational metrics. Your responsibilities will include:
• Monitor schedule performance, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitoring inventory health and material shortages; adjusting schedules dynamically when supply or labor issues arise.
• Acting as a cross - functional liaison between program, quality, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing.
• Driving continuous improvement through Production Management Teams and operational metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Planners and Material Handlers; provide direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Communicate planning risks, material constraints, and schedule updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support new - product introduction, ramp - up planning, and operational readiness.
• Maintain audit - ready documentation and data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Apriso).
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance material flow. Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in a related field and minimum 5 + years of hands - on experience in production scheduling, material planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment; 1 + years of that time must be in a leadership role.
• Experience with SAP or an MRP equivalent.
• Expertise in master production scheduling, capacity planning, and bill of materials (BOM) management.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA) and data - visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability and experience communicating with peers, leadership, and internal customers effectively on multiple platforms (face-to-face, virtually, email, Teams, etc.)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance and must have a final secret clearance prior to starting.
• Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") background check to obtain approval to be an "employee possessor" (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment Desired Skills
• Experience/understanding of managing budgets.
• Working knowledge of Apriso Warehouse Management.
• Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience and understanding of establishing performance metrics commensurate with role.
• Problem-solving abilities for root-cause analysis and resolving manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition.

Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave,…