Job Description
What You Will Be DoingThe Manufacturing Operations Specialist supports production, business, and related processes within a team oriented manufacturing environment. The role spans multiple cross functional areas—including production planning & control, total quality management, systems, equipment & facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering—to ensure efficient, high quality output.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, and control activities.
• Participate in total quality management initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Support systems, equipment, and facilities engineering tasks, including troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Manage material flow, inventory, and logistics to maintain optimal supply levels.
• Lead or facilitate self directed work teams, providing guidance and training in core manufacturing skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement projects.
• Contribute to process reengineering efforts to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety.
What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.Basic Qualifications
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, scheduling and logistics
• Experience with MS Office Suite, interpreting engineering and planning documents in a professional environment
• Experience developing and leading projects
• Experience presenting to executive leadership
Desired skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical details
• Innovative and proactive in continuous improvement. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process‑optimization methodologies is a plus.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with internal and external customers and teams
• F35 Manufacturing experience with low observable coatings, aircraft manufacturing, assembly or modifications
• Working knowledge and access to computer systems such as SFM, Qual Sight, & PDM
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical details
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities; capable of training peers and facilitating team activities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities
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.*
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.
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 $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.
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 $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.