Job ID: 686579BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2025
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is at the forefront of advanced aerospace manufacturing, delivering mission-critical capabilities that support national security and defense. We are seeking a Manufacturing Senior Manager (Level 6) to lead all Production Operations at our Johnstown, PA facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing assembly and fabrication of complex parts and assemblies, ensuring operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As the Manufacturing Senior Manager, you will:
• Lead all Production Operations at the Johnstown site, ensuring seamless execution of manufacturing objectives.
• Oversee the assembly and fabrication of complex aerospace components and assemblies.
• Ensure operational excellence by meeting or exceeding schedule, cost, safety, and quality targets.
• Provide strategic leadership, ensuring optimal staffing levels and workforce readiness.
• Manage department budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support program needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing processes with company objectives.
• Report out and brief executive leadership on key manufacturing performance metrics, challenges, and strategic initiatives.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
• High-Impact Leadership Role: Shape the future of production operations at a critical Lockheed Martin site.
• Strategic Influence: Work directly with senior executives and program leadership to drive operational success.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop and mentor teams, implement cutting-edge manufacturing strategies, and gain executive-level exposure.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Work on Mission-Critical Programs: Support some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.


Who You Are
• A results-driven leader with a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing operations.
• A strategic thinker who can drive operational efficiency, quality improvements, and workforce readiness.
• A collaborative leader who can engage with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and direct workforce teams.
• A problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement proactive solutions.
• A mentor and coach who fosters a high-performing team culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience Leading in Manufacturing &/or Production Operations Environment

• Experience in a Leadership role with qualities related to personal and interpersonal skills, effective communications, presentation skills, decisions making &/or organization.

• Experience with Workforce Development (employee recruitment, hiring &/or development)

• Experience in managing safety, quality, cost, &/o schedule.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Management, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

• Experience leading &/or implementing continuous improvement activities

• Previous experience with lean manufacturing, corrective action and process improvements

• Working knowledge of one or more organizations including: Operations, Production Engineering, Planning, Production Control, MRP, Quality, etc.
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