Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager (Level 4)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job 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. 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. 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 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 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. 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. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. 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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