Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Manufacturing Planner for the Production, Planning and Control organization. Our team is responsible for developing and executing plans to produce high‑quality products on time and within budget, optimizing production schedules, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planner you will be responsible for translating demand forecasts into actionable production schedules, aligning resources, and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts.


• Coordinate material and resource availability across suppliers and internal teams.


• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.


• Communicate schedule changes and status updates to stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards throughout planning activities.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to enable manufacturing excellence. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical production outcomes, work with cross‑functional teams, and grow your expertise in a supportive environment. We value work‑life balance and provide flexible scheduling options.

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2+ years of professional experience; or a related Masters degree.

Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, therefore must be a U.S. Citizen.

Past experience with Make and Buy Planning, manufacturing and/or Make Planning experience

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases, and programs

Desired skills

Possess knowledge of lean manufacturing
Knowledge of Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS)

SAP ERP experience

Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of management, industry, peers, a represented workforce or business.

Inventory Control and material handling knowledge.

Experience with material and
Dock/Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping areas

Green belt trained and or certified

Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification

Very good organization and communication skills

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.

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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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $60,600 - $106,835. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $69,700 - $120,750. 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.