Manufacturing Planner - Level 2
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Planner - Level 2, you will play a vital role in supporting program requirements through data-driven solutions and operational improvements. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in translating program requirements into actionable data trends, reporting methodologies, and deliverables.
• Creating and maintaining databases to enable efficient input, collection, and analysis of data trends.
• Synthesizing data from SAP and other sources into user-friendly formats to guide business decisions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute improvement plans.
• Providing critical feedback and data to stakeholders to support key decisions.
• Balancing multiple priorities to achieve program goals and targets effectively.
• Working primarily on second shift and supporting overtime or other shift work as needed.
Willingness to work second shift and overtime as required.
What’s In It For You
• Develop expertise in managing and synthesizing complex data sets from industry-standard systems like SAP.
• Contribute directly to the success of advanced aerospace manufacturing programs.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Gain hands-on experience driving improvement initiatives that impact operational efficiency.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, a collaborative workplace, and opportunities for career advancement.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
You are an analytical and detail-oriented professional with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence. You possess:
• Strong technical skills to manage and synthesize data effectively.
• A customer-focused mindset to present data in a clear and actionable format.
• The ability to work on a fast-paced, collaborative team while balancing competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude to identify and implement process improvements.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with data comparison or validation
• Experience with Production Control, logistics or shop floor control
Desired Skills:
• Ability to problem solve
• Experience with programming or coding (Python, R, etc)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Shop Floor experience
• Knowledge of lean material flow concepts.
• Experience with: SAP, Rapid Response, Business Object, SFM, writing queries in SQL, SharePoint
• Experience with production schedules and work plans.
• APICS certified
• Demonstrated ability to create and present data and material information
• Experience presenting in front of leadership
Clearance Level: None
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.