Lockheed Martin

Job ID: 720141BR Date posted: Mar. 12, 2026

Description:You will be the **Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager (Level 4)** for the **PAC-3 CLS Team**. Our team is responsible for owning and maintaining the schedule for contractual deliverables.

• What You Will Be Doing**

As the Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager (Level 4) you will be responsible for managing a highly talented team of Supply and Demand Planners.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily activities with manufacturing, engineering, and quality counterparts to identify and react to changing needs and priorities defined by the Program.
• Attend multiple meetings in support of programs and manufacturing management, assigning personnel to support internal operation plan (IOP) and critical schedule milestones.
• Travel and communicate with all production sites as required.
• Work outside of normal operating hours when necessary.
• Why Join Us**

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at cross‑functional coordination, and is committed to delivering schedule excellence for high‑impact defense programs. This role offers the chance to shape critical mission timelines and influence a world‑class team.

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](https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits).

• Further Information About This Opportunity**

This position is in Dallas. [Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.](https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Dallas)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college, or equivalent

experience/combined education.

• Experience with SAP or other MRP and ERP systems
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Previous leadership experience
• Strategic thinker with lean manufacturing focus
• Ability to obtain a security clearance; an interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead functional teams,

monitoring and reporting on all executive operations

metrics.

• Experience in building/managing operating plan

schedules in a sustainment environment.

• Experience supporting MMAS (Material

Management and Accounting System).

• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and

processes for managing material flow throughout

the entire Production supply chain.

• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification preferred
• Experience working Program proposals to

establish labor budgets.

• Proven ability to build and lead cross functional

teams to maximizing output.

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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

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