Production Operations

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position requires special access.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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