Production Operations Capacity Lead (Level 3)

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

Job Description:

You will be an LTIAMD Transformation / Go Fast Capacity Lead, responsible for collaborating with a team of production professionals and managing a suite of complex production, development, proposal, and capacity planning activities. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products on schedule, and we're looking for a highly experienced and skilled leader to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As an LTIAMD Transformation / Go Fast Capacity Lead, you will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the PAC-3 Go Fast Production team, clearing production constraints, and ensuring time-phased tech insertion to aid manufacturing site capacity increases. You will also be responsible for supporting the LTIAMD Production Operations team with ongoing strategic efforts to holistically enable product affordability, throughput, and span improvements across the line of business. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: *Collaborating with cross-functional teams to clear tooling production hurdles and enable on-time tooling and test set deliveries to manufacturing sites * Leading, motivating, and supporting cross-functional employees across Program Production teams * Driving strategy and execution on Make/Buy changes and other process improvement projects * Planning production integration and execution activities from capital, tooling, and test equipment requirements for current production rates and future proposal activities * Building effective relationships across multiple production sites to enable development of mutually benefiting strategies, seamless collaboration, and overall strengthening of the LTIAMD Production Operations team * Focusing on creating an environment that accepts risk, pushes the bounds of manufacturing, implements products that are designed for manufacturing, and creates a seamless transition experience for the production teams * Traveling to multiple production sites to support the development of mutually benefiting strategies and seamless collaboration Why Join Us We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team as an LTIAMD Transformation / Go Fast Capacity Lead. As a key member of our LTIAMD Production Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, lead and motivate a team of production professionals, and make a significant contribution to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong background in production operations and a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects, develop new skills, and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment. 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education. - Experience driving high-rate production in a complex manufacturing environment - Strong presentation skills - Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance - Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations - Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex - Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) - Ability to travel domestic and/or international - Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships Desired skills - Experience in design for manufacturing or design to cost - Prior experience leading long term projects across large teams across multiple locations - Ability to interpret drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, product/performance specifications and other systems integration technical data - Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical people - Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification - Experience working with Government customers - Experience with LTIAMD production processes - Intimate knowledge of the Lockheed Martin SAP MRP production control system - Experience with Lockheed Martin manufacturing and assembly processes 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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 $89,300 - $154,905. 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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