Production Operations

Job Description

You will be the Operations Manager for the Advanced Threat Warning System (ATWS) Program at Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for driving speed, agility, and technical innovation across advanced threat-warning sensor programs and special projects.

• Managing cost and schedule for manufacturing Advanced Threat Warning Sensors across multiple manufacturing centers, coordinating with engineering, quality, procurement, and sites in Ocala, Archbald, Dallas, and Santa Barbara.
• Directing program proposals, planning, execution, manpower, capital/capacity, Non-Recurring Engineering activity, and process development.
• Communicating effectively with customers and all management levels, authoring program directives (PDs), and delivering clear written and verbal updates.
• Driving operational and manufacturing excellence through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement to meet IOP, contract, and financial commitments.
• Supporting concurrent development and production activities required to ramp-to-rate in a short timeline.
• Supporting limited travel as required to align global sites and stakeholder expectations.

We are seeking a collaborative, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering cutting-edge sensor solutions.

This role offers direct impact on high-visibility defense programs, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape operational excellence across a global enterprise. 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.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and full spectrum leadership competencies.
• Experience with production/manufacturing environment and flow.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Manufacturing technical background in areas of Electro Optical Assembly, optical fab/coating and/or machining.
• Previous Line of Business (LOB) experience supporting a Program is preferred.
• Previous experience with CAPEX (Capital) project planning and execution.
• Experience leading teams formally/informally and driving project execution.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US 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.

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.

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