Production Operations Lead - Individual Contributor

You will be the Production Operations Lead - Individual Contributor for the Production Operations Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing hardware manufacturing execution across multiple Lockheed Martin facilities and shaping an operational strategy that delivers affordable, scalable production solutions to enable rapid fielding of the Next‑Gen Short‑Range Interceptor (NG SRI).

As the Production Operations Lead - Individual Contributor you will be responsible for driving hardware execution to schedule goals, developing and executing production strategies, and transitioning plans into full‑scale production.

• Drive hardware execution to meet schedule targets.
• Develop and implement production strategies and transition plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align objectives.
• Lead and motivate teams to achieve production goals.
• Analyze and improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at problem‑solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑impact solutions. This role offers the chance to shape a critical program, work with cutting‑edge technology, and make a tangible difference to national defense.

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.

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college
• Candidate must have an Interim Secret clearance to start
• Production Site or Manufacturing experience
• Experience with SAP / ERP systems
• Possess appropriate business acumen to successfully present cases to variety of internal customers
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence, as the position requires cross functional interactions on a daily basis
• Experience with Ops management
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing and contributing to affordability initiatives
• Results oriented behavior
• Clear understanding of LM production processes
• Advanced engineering/technical or business related degree
• Transition to Production / development experience
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition…