Manufacturing Planner

Manufacturing Planner

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Date posted:
Feb. 26, 2026

As the Manufacturing Planner you will be responsible for guiding projects from concept to production while ensuring every step meets the highest standards of precision and performance.

• Design and implement innovative production‑control strategies that keep projects on track and on budget.
• Solve complex problems and deliver practical outcomes, turning challenges into opportunities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, engineering, global supply‑chain, integrated planning, finance and quality partners to react to changing needs.
• Maintain schedules and communicate potential impacts during regular page‑and‑line meetings.
• Perform lead‑time analysis on procured parts, ensuring rapid part receipts.

The ideal candidate is personable, collaborative and solution‑oriented, with the resilience and diplomatic skills needed to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. This role offers the chance to shape next‑generation defense products while working alongside groundbreaking engineers.

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance; therefore must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related discipline.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), demand and supply planning, daily interfacing with other functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic thinker with proven lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of SAP.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must be willing to work outside of the normal operating hours as required.

• Green Belt trained/certified or Lean 6S Black Belt trained/certified.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of industry‑wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout the entire production supply chain.
• Inventory control knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, production/development programs, creating new processes/procedures and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
• Problem solver for rapid changing development environment, capable of collaborating with multiple functions to solve complex problems and deliver creative solutions.
• Ability to understand Windchill/MPMLink and the association with SAP.
• Previous Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) knowledge and experience.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

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