Production Operations Lead

Overview

The Transition to Production (T2P) Production Operations Manager will serve as the central liaison for all development programs under the RF Sensor Product Center during the critical transition from engineering development into production. The candidate will partner with programmatic teams and factories to drive alignment on processes, tools, and metrics related to production readiness and ramp ability, ensuring all RFS PC programs adopt a consistent methodology that transitions them into a high‑volume environment without delay or interruption.

• Coordinate transition activities and establish common production-readiness processes.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain partners to meet ramp-up schedules and quality objectives.

• Minimum 10 years experience working in a production environment.
• Previous participation in production ramp of complex electrical/mechanical/optical systems.
• Deep understanding of principles associated with capacity modeling and planning.
• Experience in capital planning, acquisition, and execution.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to travel (typically monthly).

• Job Code/
  
  Title:
  
  E1755:
  
  Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Rep Sr Stf
• Location: Orlando, FL
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Must be a U.S. Citizen: Yes — position located at a facility that requires special access.
• Direct/Indirect: Direct
• Relocation/Housing Stipend: Possible
• Telework: Part-time remote telework; Employee will telework < 50%
• Shift: First
• Work Schedule: 4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week
• Department: APSP - PROD PRGRM OP
• City, State: Orlando, FL 32819

• Experience in construction and certification of new classified manufacturing spaces.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.
• Fluent in Process Modeling (e.g., Simio).
• Ability to build multi-year complex integrated master schedules.

• By applying, you may be considered for other opportunities where similar skills apply. If matched, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Remote work policy and telework classifications are defined during the hiring process.

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 posting date for optimal consideration.

Pay and benefits:

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