Manufacturing Operations Associate Manager

Description: The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.

The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.

As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

In this role, you are responsible for supporting, mentoring, and motivating a manufacturing team of supervisors and ordnance mechanics to meet operational safety, quality, and productivity goals on tasks related to Post DD-250 special weapons operations. You will be one of two Associate Managers utilizing root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement tools to develop solutions and implement systems to meet specific compliance standards in a complex, zero‑defect, security‑focused production environment.

The successful candidate for this position will be a self‑managing, action‑oriented individual focused on developing and supporting a high‑performing team while delivering business results.

Please note that this position does NOT support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Silverdale, WA, and will be expected to work in the office.

• 5+ years of related supervisory or 2+ years related managerial experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience with in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Continuous Improvement (CI) events
• Demonstrated leadership skills or behaviors that align with Full Spectrum Leadership (FSL) standards
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for the Navy’s Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)

You will need to be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Supervisory or managerial experience of unionized hourly employees within a high consequence industry
• Experience collecting and analyzing metrics to make data‑based decisions.
• Prior customer engagement experiences requiring communication of technical concepts to external stakeholders
• Ability to interface and effectively communicate with customers, peers and leadership and establish trust/credibility
• Depth and breadth of knowledge with the FBM missile/reentry body/support equipment technical community
• Green Belt…