Manufacturing Planner Manager
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 686741BR Date posted: Feb. 13, 2025 Program: UTIAMD
Description:You will be the Manufacturing Planner Manager for Upper Tier Integrated Air and Missile Defense. Our team is responsible for supporting the contractual execution of various contracts, including Development, Production, and Post Production, ensuring seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Planner Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing operations, leveraging your expertise in SAP, MS programs, and MRP/ERP systems to drive efficiency and excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and managing budgets, and assigning/managing projects to organizational units
• Leading a team of managers and staff to meet critical schedules, resolve operational issues, and create a data-driven culture
• Collaborating with multiple levels of management, industry peers, and internal and external customers to ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing functional leaders in creating, monitoring, and reporting on executive operations metrics
• Ensuring compliance with industry-wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the production supply chain
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader to join our team as a Manufacturing Planner Manager. As a seasoned professional with a passion for lean manufacturing and process improvement, you will thrive in this role. You will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, drive business growth, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge air and missile defense systems. If you're a motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in manufacturing planning, ERP systems, and team management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous leadership experience
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge and experience with SAP, and MS programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers.
• Related experience in MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience assigning/managing projects to organizational unit by leading team of managers and/or staff to meet critical schedules, resolve complex and time sensitive operational issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage functional leaders in creating, monitoring and reporting on all executive operations metrics.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. An Interim Secret is required prior to starting.
Desired Skills:
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) extensive user experience or implementation.
• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire Production supply chain.
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus / (Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification preferred).
• Experience managing scalable Ground/Interceptor/Post-Production /Development efforts.
• Experience working Program proposals to establish labor budgets.
• Previous experience successfully creating, leading, and sustaining a data driven culture.
• Proven ability to build and lead cross functional teams to maximized output.
• Experience supporting MMAS (Material Management and Accounting System).
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:You will be the Manufacturing Planner Manager for Upper Tier Integrated Air and Missile Defense. Our team is responsible for supporting the contractual execution of various contracts, including Development, Production, and Post Production, ensuring seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Planner Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in planning, coordinating, and executing manufacturing operations, leveraging your expertise in SAP, MS programs, and MRP/ERP systems to drive efficiency and excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and managing budgets, and assigning/managing projects to organizational units
• Leading a team of managers and staff to meet critical schedules, resolve operational issues, and create a data-driven culture
• Collaborating with multiple levels of management, industry peers, and internal and external customers to ensure successful project outcomes
• Managing functional leaders in creating, monitoring, and reporting on executive operations metrics
• Ensuring compliance with industry-wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the production supply chain
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader to join our team as a Manufacturing Planner Manager. As a seasoned professional with a passion for lean manufacturing and process improvement, you will thrive in this role. You will have the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, drive business growth, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge air and missile defense systems. If you're a motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in manufacturing planning, ERP systems, and team management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous leadership experience
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge and experience with SAP, and MS programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers.
• Related experience in MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience assigning/managing projects to organizational unit by leading team of managers and/or staff to meet critical schedules, resolve complex and time sensitive operational issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage functional leaders in creating, monitoring and reporting on all executive operations metrics.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. An Interim Secret is required prior to starting.
Desired Skills:
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) extensive user experience or implementation.
• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire Production supply chain.
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus / (Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification preferred).
• Experience managing scalable Ground/Interceptor/Post-Production /Development efforts.
• Experience working Program proposals to establish labor budgets.
• Previous experience successfully creating, leading, and sustaining a data driven culture.
• Proven ability to build and lead cross functional teams to maximized output.
• Experience supporting MMAS (Material Management and Accounting System).
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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