Multi-Functional Manufacturing Planner Manager (Level 5)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we design, build, and sustain some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. As a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Planner Manager (Level 5) in Fort Worth, TX, you will lead Production Control operations within the Assembly Line build area, ensuring efficient material flow, production scheduling, and operational excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Production Control Manager, you will:
• Lead strategic planning and execution for all material and scheduling activities supporting the assembly line.
• Manage Production Control disciplines, including business process management, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive employee development, ensuring training, knowledge continuity, and professional growth for your team.
• Formulate risk mitigation strategies for cost, tools, material, and schedule adherence.
• Prepare and distribute performance metrics to track efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and integrate program-level strategies, optimizing processes, methods, and business practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination between production, supply chain, and leadership.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
• Career Growth: Lead a high-performing team and drive strategic initiatives with opportunities for advancement within Lockheed Martin.
• Industry Impact: Contribute to the efficiency and success of high-profile aerospace programs.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition assistance.
• Innovation & Leadership: Play a key role in shaping production control strategies, driving efficiency, and ensuring smooth operations on the assembly line.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
• You are a strategic leader with a strong background in production control, material planning, and scheduling.
• You excel in data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, and process optimization.
• You have a passion for developing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational success.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Production/Production Control Processes and Procedures
• Assembly Line/Flow experience
• Experience with SAP, analytical data/tools, SFM, QADS &/or MAXIMO
• Experience cost, schedule, &/or technical data reporting results to various levels of leadership, internal, and external.
• Inventory Management Experience
• Experience leading
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Production and /or Production Control Experience
• Strong background in all processes of Business Operations
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
• Candidate willing and able to engage on routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions
• Risk identification and management experience
• Experience in bid, proposal and estimating practices, and capital budget
• Previous Leadership experience for both Salaried and Represented employees
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
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.