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Lockheed Martin

Production Product Lead

Lockheed Martin, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, us, 01824

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/ combined education

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects in different phases

Experience in facilitating the resolution of production issues

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written documentation and verbal means

Seasoned presenter, able to develop and deliver materials to varying levels of management

Experienced user of office applications including MS Word, MS Project, and MS Power Point or the equivalent

Experience in manufacturing, program management or engineering environments

Ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships

Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams

Self-motivated

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and must have ability to obtain an interim secret to start, which requires U.S. citizenship

Job Code/Title E1754:Prj Mgt & Plng Opns Rep Stf

Job Description You will be the Production Product Lead with our Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team, located in Chelmsford, MA. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products and services, and we are seeking a talented individual to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing As the THAAD Product Lead, you will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the program and serving as the primary liaison between program management and production. You will coordinate across manufacturing sites and functions to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments — while ensuring production supervision can stay focused on leading their people and daily floor execution.

Responsibilities

Lead internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to track program performance metrics, drive critical actions, and provide clear communication back to production.

Serve as the communications bridge: translate program strategy and priorities into clear actions for the production floor and elevate production feedback/issues back to program leadership.

Work in lockstep with Production Supervisor(s) to ensure production execution aligns to the internal operating plan (IOP); when off plan, lead coordination with cross‑functional teams to generate and drive achievable recovery actions/plans.

Partner with Production Supervisor(s) to align on priorities, while supporting them in clearing barriers outside their control.

Coordinate cross‑functional support (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality) to resolve technical and process challenges impacting execution.

Develop and manage program schedule plans and hardware support strategies that enable on‑time delivery of three products with multiple sub‑assemblies.

Support supervisors in achieving daily tactical goals by driving resolution of roadblocks with cross‑functional teams, while leading broader strategic efforts for continuous improvement.

Present and communicate effectively at all levels, from shop‑floor discussions through senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Product Lead to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management/supervision, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. If you are a results‑driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Chelmsford, MA.

Desired Skills

Prior production supervision or frontline leadership experience

Ability to effectively partner with supervisors, understand their operational responsibilities, and help remove barriers without overstepping into direct line management

Strong cross‑functional collaboration and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on program cost, quality, and schedule commitments

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor to diverse audiences.

Experience in developing, coordinating, leading and executing daily production plans; level‑loading work and maintain product flow to meet production schedules

Understanding of cost, schedule and quality and how decisions and actions impacts each element

Works with minimal direction, comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Effective conflict resolution skills

Able to utilize data to improve yields while using a hands on approach with product and personnel to understand the factors (material, process, personnel, team dynamics) that impact performance

Experience managing cost in a manufacturing organization

Effective verbal and written communication regarding cost, schedule, quality, personnel, and other issues that impact the line

Experience with Lockheed Martin policies, systems, and processes

Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment

Experience participating or leading a performance improvement team

Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and/or Green Belt Certification

Other Important Information 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.

Shift First

Work Schedule Information 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.

Work Schedule 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance Secret

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.

Pay Rate The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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.

Premium Pay Statement The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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