Production Operations Lead

Job Description

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 both our programmatic teams and the factories supporting them to drive alignment on processes, tools, and metrics as it relates to production readiness and ability to ramp.

This role ultimately ensures that all RFS PC programs adopt a consistent methodology that aggressively transitions them into a high‑volume environment without delay or interruption.

As the Production Operations Lead you will be responsible for coordinating the transition activities, establishing common production‑readiness processes, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain partners to meet ramp‑up schedules and quality objectives.

Lockheed Martin offers a collaborative, innovation‑driven environment where your expertise directly influences the successful delivery of cutting‑edge sensor technologies. You will work with world‑class engineers and program leaders, gain exposure to high‑visibility defense programs, and have access to resources that support your professional growth and work‑life balance.

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.

• 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)

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

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

Clearance Level: Secret

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place…