Mission Area Manager - Manufacturing

Description:

You will be the Mission Area Manufacturing Manager for the Fabrication Operations team. Our team is responsible for delivering high quality fabricated components for the Sensor Integration & Test Center (SITC) portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing

As the mission area manager you will be responsible for leading program execution across the Fabrication Operations portfolio and serving as a senior staff member within SITC.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct L4 and L3 leaders and coordinate the touch workforce to meet program objectives.
• Manage schedule, cost, and performance metrics to ensure on time, on budget delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation in fabrication processes.
• Provide financial and resource guidance to project teams and senior leadership.
• Represent SITC senior staff in cross functional forums and stakeholder meetings.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about mission impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape a critical portfolio, influence senior decision making, and work alongside top engineers and program managers.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience leading in a manufacturing environment, or 6 years of other relevant leadership experience.

Experience with leading a team that includes individual contributors and managers

Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a workforce with a variety of technical skills, through dynamic technical, cost, and schedule challenges.

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-paced environment and demonstrated ability to make decisions, delegate responsibilities, take ownership for deliverables, and execute through effective communications in both factory and leadership settings.

Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of leadership in a highly regulated precision manufacturing environment and proven ability to lead high expectation, high performing, and high morale teams.

Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering degree

Experience working in a production environment

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

OLDP, MLDC, and POLI graduates

Active Secret Clearance

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: 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.

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