THAAD Production Operations Manager for Munitions ...

**Description:** You will be the THAAD Production Operations Manager for Munitions Acceleration for the Munitions Acceleration team/. Our team drives high‑rate production of THAAD munitions across nine Lockheed Martin sites/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the THAAD Production Operations Manager for Munitions Acceleration you will be responsible for leading equipment roll‑outs, optimizing production flow, and delivering measurable efficiency gains/. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: + Lead end‑to‑end rollout of new and duplicate manufacturing equipment from procurement through installation, verification, and ramp‑up/. + Manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk‑mitigation plans while tracking milestones and adjusting resources/. + Supervise team members, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation/. + Identify line bottlenecks, develop data‑driven improvement plans, and champion continuous‑improvement initiatives/. + Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Finance stakeholders to ensure seamless execution/. **Why Join Us** The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep lean‑manufacturing expertise who thrives in a collaborative, high‑impact environment/. This role offers the opportunity to shape production strategy for a critical defense system, work with cutting‑edge technology, and influence senior leadership decisions/. 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/. /(a href=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 to start/. **Basic Qualifications:** /- Bachelor's degree /- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, reports management, metrics tracking and ability to work multiple high/-pressure tasks at the same time /- Knowledge of cost, schedule, quality and safety in a production environment /- Proficient in MS Office tools /(Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc/./) /- Ability to travel domestic and/or international /- Secret Clearance **Desired Skills:** /- Project management training, experience and successful track record /- Experience with IAMD products /- Strong Business Acumen /- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems /(i/.e/. SAP, Apriso/) /- Proven track record of managing others /- Proven track record of managing complex Production Operations projects such as increasing production rates, production line start/-up, equipment upgrades or automation /- Capital equipment planning, procurement, installation, and qualification /- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; capable of influencing senior leadership and external partners /- Proposal development experience; Basis of Estimate /(BOE/) development /- Control Account Management trained and understanding of earned value management system processes and procedures /- Control Account Manager /(CAM/)/Earned Value Management experience /- Risk identification and management experience /- Ability to apply analytics to understand key process drivers and integrate across teams to drive implementation of solutions /(including providing information that enables quick and accurate decision making for execution teams and leadership/) /- Experience leading multi/-functional teams in a dynamic environment with internal and external customers /- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with differing goals and objectives across large geographical regions /- Demonstrates Full Spectrum Leadership skills **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:** 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 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

Created: 2026-04-02