Description:

You will be the Production Planning & Control (PP&C) Associate Manager, leading a team of Make Planners and shop floor support staff. This team plays a crucial role in coordinating product flow across multiple programs within our manufacturing facility.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Planning & Control (PP&C) Associate Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of Make Planners and PP&C support staff to ensure smooth product flow throughout the shop floor for various programs

• Serve as local PP&C contact for non-local programs to ensure material status, issue identification, and recovery plans align with the overall programs' schedules.

• Coordinate daily activities with counterparts in manufacturing, quality, and engineering to maintain efficient operations

• Develop and implement release strategies to meet schedule commitments and recover schedule

• Evaluate staffing needs and realign team members as necessary to achieve operational goals

• Monitor, develop, and track key metrics critical to operational success, providing regular updates and reports

• Foster the development of team members, from new hires to experienced professionals, ensuring continuous growth and improvement

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects that make a real impact on national security. As the Production Planning & Control Associate Manager, you will have an opportunity to reshape operational strategy for the PP&C organization as they execute on support work for contracts, lead a high performing group of leaders and individual contributors, and be part of a team that values innovation, technical expertise, and collaboration.

If you're a motivated and experienced leader looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. Our Archbald, PA facility is located in a beautiful region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia, and a range of cultural and educational opportunities.

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 located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level degree or higher
• At least 3-5 years of related professional experience
• Knowledge in SAP or similar ERP system
• Experience in Production Planning & Control
• Ability to assign projects to organizational unit by leading staff in meeting critical schedules and resolving complex and time-sensitive technical or operational issues
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business
• Knowledge of Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS)
• Inventory Control and material handling knowledge
• Ability to read and analyze production reports
• Ability to present data to multiple levels of leadership
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills

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