Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Production Operations Lead (Level 4) for the PAC‑3 Missile Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for integrating production operations strategies, developing transition plans, and executing PAC‑3 Missile production across multiple Lockheed Martin manufacturing facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Operations Lead (Level 4) you will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end production excellence for the PAC‑3 missile program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead production operations for complex PAC‑3 missile assemblies.


• Develop and implement transition plans across multiple manufacturing sites.


• Integrate production strategies to optimize efficiency and quality.


• Coordinate with the PAC‑3 Missile IST structure to ensure seamless system integration.


• Analyze and improve production processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep experience in missile production and a passion for delivering high‑impact results. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities while working with cutting‑edge technology and a talented, mission‑focused 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.

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. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Production Site or Manufacturing experience
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Possess appropriate business acumen to
successfully present cases to a variety of
customers (Project Office, Program Office and
Senior Management)
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading
through influence, as the position requires cross
functional interactions on a daily basis
• Experience within Operations Management or related disciplines supporting Production and Developmental Programs

Desired skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Have experience directly leading and motivating
large and diverse teams
• Experience managing, contributing to, and executing proposals and/or affordability initiatives
• Have experience in multiple functional disciplines: Production, IPT, manufacturing, global supply chain, quality and engineering- based
• Bestow a true bias towards results oriented behavior and is truly energized by change
• A clear understanding of the production processes employed within Lockheed Martin
• Have experience with PAC-3 products as well as other business units and programs
• Advanced Engineering/Technical or Business related degree

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

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.

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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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 $109,200 - $189,290. 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.