Production Operations Project Manager
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 697115BR Date posted: Jul. 22, 2025
Description:Overview
You will be the Production Operations Senior Staff member for our THAAD Ground Production Operations team, based in Arlington, TX. Our team is responsible for the successful execution of transition to production projects, and we're looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Operations Senior Staff member, you will be responsible for all elements of THAAD Ground Production Operations at our manufacturing sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including PP&C, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, GSC, and Program Management, to ensure the successful execution of production projects. You will also be responsible for supporting all lifecycles of production, including development, production, and post-production.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the successful execution of transition to production projects
* Providing oversight of cost, schedule, and quality of all production sites
* Supporting the Production Operations PMT process and execution of Program Excellence Plans
* Developing and implementing affordability initiatives
* Collaborating with multiple teams across the United States to ensure successful production operations
* Traveling regularly to production sites, including Camden, Lufkin, Huntsville, and Lexington
* Establishing critical schedule milestones and monitoring production schedules
* Assessing production risks and opportunities and developing solutions to support the production line
* Providing support to proposal development and program management estimates
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Production Operations Senior Staff member to join our team. As a key member of our THAAD Ground Production Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in production operations and a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop and implement process improvements, and make a significant impact on the success of our production operations.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret
security clearance prior to starting
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college
- Must have thorough knowledge of cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a production environment
- Experience with transitioning programs from
development to production
- Understands Lean Six Sigma, Cause and Corrective Action, Design for Manufacturer Ability
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Program Management and all program functions to ensure all customer requirements are achieved within the appropriate business controls
- SAP/MRP experience
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
Desired Skills:
- Production experience with UTIAMD Family of
Programs
- Experience managing production risk mitigation
activities
- Proven ability to recognize potential production issues during design and development and performing production readiness assessments
- CAM/EVMS experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
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: 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.
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.
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 to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Overview
You will be the Production Operations Senior Staff member for our THAAD Ground Production Operations team, based in Arlington, TX. Our team is responsible for the successful execution of transition to production projects, and we're looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Operations Senior Staff member, you will be responsible for all elements of THAAD Ground Production Operations at our manufacturing sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including PP&C, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, GSC, and Program Management, to ensure the successful execution of production projects. You will also be responsible for supporting all lifecycles of production, including development, production, and post-production.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the successful execution of transition to production projects
* Providing oversight of cost, schedule, and quality of all production sites
* Supporting the Production Operations PMT process and execution of Program Excellence Plans
* Developing and implementing affordability initiatives
* Collaborating with multiple teams across the United States to ensure successful production operations
* Traveling regularly to production sites, including Camden, Lufkin, Huntsville, and Lexington
* Establishing critical schedule milestones and monitoring production schedules
* Assessing production risks and opportunities and developing solutions to support the production line
* Providing support to proposal development and program management estimates
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Production Operations Senior Staff member to join our team. As a key member of our THAAD Ground Production Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in production operations and a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop and implement process improvements, and make a significant impact on the success of our production operations.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret
security clearance prior to starting
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college
- Must have thorough knowledge of cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a production environment
- Experience with transitioning programs from
development to production
- Understands Lean Six Sigma, Cause and Corrective Action, Design for Manufacturer Ability
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Program Management and all program functions to ensure all customer requirements are achieved within the appropriate business controls
- SAP/MRP experience
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
Desired Skills:
- Production experience with UTIAMD Family of
Programs
- Experience managing production risk mitigation
activities
- Proven ability to recognize potential production issues during design and development and performing production readiness assessments
- CAM/EVMS experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
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: 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.
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.
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 to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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