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Lockheed Martin

Operations Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Basic Qualifications

Proven leader of a multi‑functional team

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Project/Program management with strong organizational skills

Experienced in process development and continuous improvement

Experience in design and management of continuous improvement frameworks or systems

Job Code/Title L2405: Operations Engineering Mgr

Job Description Operations Engineering Manager

What You Will Be Doing

Manage & lead top level Continuous Improvement Framework strategy, planning & execution across F35 Fab and Assembly.

Develop & create a standardized strategy and continuous improvement review for the F35 line of business.

Lead a team of Operations Engineers focused on HPU reduction, SRR reduction, lean manufacturing and Operations Excellence; drive a focus on preventative problem resolutions vs. heroics.

Lead the Continuous Improvement Roadmap driving the factory of the future through project identification, development and implementation of A3 Problem Solving, CI projects, JDI’s, and Kaizens.

Lead a team of Operations Engineers to coach and develop PMT’s/IPT’s/OBEYA and policy deployment to build future leaders.

Lead a team of Operations Engineers to maintain the health of the continuous improvement framework. Also, work with major build team units on building key skills and abilities around the OneLM Culture.

Lead a team of Operations Engineers to align year‑end strategy deployment processes to achieve break‑through objectives and annual improvement priorities.

Manage the Kaizen Promotion office activity, development of talent through training in Kaizen activities, and maintain the schedule of the F35.

Consolidate Risk & Opportunity management across major build team units.

Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations.

Will have excellent communication skills and be able to operate autonomously with minimal direction.

What’s In It For You 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Desired Skills

Project Manager or Leadership development

Ability to attract, develop and retain high potential performers

Set a clear consistent functional strategy as part of the operations senior leadership team

Understanding and arrangement of lean tools and principles

Ability to analyze and utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement

Experience and adaptability with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

Discipline in change management internal and external with strong communication skills

EEO 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.

Location Fort Worth, TX

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Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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