Lockheed Martin is hiring: Manufacturing Associate Manager in Grand Prairie

**Description:** You will be the Manufacturing Associate Manager for the Manufacturing Operations Team\. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality products while driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment\. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Manufacturing Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading supervisors, support staff, and electrical technicians to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals\. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, selecting, training, and developing team members\.
• Managing performance assessments, work assignments, cross‑training, and recognition/disciplinary actions\.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional partners \(engineering, quality, planning, maintenance, ESH\) to execute core metrics\.
• Driving a continuous‑improvement mindset and cultivating a high‑performing work environment\.
• Ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are consistently met\.

**Why Join Us** The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing settings\. This role offers direct impact on critical projects, exposure to cutting‑edge technology, and the chance to shape the future of our production capabilities while enjoying flexible scheduling and work‑life balance\. We are committed to supporting your well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options\. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here \( \. **Further Information About This Opportunity** This position is in Dallas\. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location\. \( **Security Clearance Requirement** MUST BE A U\.S\. CITIZEN \- This position is located at a facility that requires special access\. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance\. **Basic Qualifications:**

• - Manufacturing knowledge/experience in a combination of the following: PDRR, Harness, MRO / CFS , PWB & CCA is a plus
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Demonstrated skills in team building and leading\.
• - Material Requirements Planning \(MRP\) experience / understanding\.
• - Ability to obtain US Government issued Secret security Clearance\.

**Desired Skills:**

• - Proficient in SAP, MRO, Apriso
• - Greenbelt Certification
• - Knowledge of CBA and interaction with Union Leadership Experience in:
• - First line supervision
• - Collective Bargaining Agreement
• - Programmatic/Operations cost and estimating
• - Driving continuous improvement/cost reduction activities
• -Support MFC Operations execution processes \- PMT, ELC, CAB, and Production Risk Assessments
• - Input to Capital and infrastructure plans
• - Understanding and supporting MRP/SAP transactions that support manufacturing\.
• - Appropriate political acumen to successfully interact with Program Senior Management, Sr\. Management, HR and Union Leadership\.
• - Clear understanding of the production processes employed by Lockheed Martin\.

• *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