Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Prod Control, Product Development Lead
Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Product Development Lead for their Production Development team. This role involves guiding emerging technology production efforts from development through full-scale manufacturing, while also participating in the execution of integrated master schedules and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Participate in development and execution of integrated master schedules that align engineering, finance, manufacturing, and global supply chain commitments
Define best practices on how to manage MRP for different phases of development
Create and monitor key performance indicators and report actionable insights to senior leadership
Coordinate cross functional teams to resolve schedule bottlenecks, material constraints, and change management impacts
Travel to supplier sites and other Lockheed Martin operations (≈ 10 % of the time) to ensure alignment across the enterprise
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data integrity, forecasting accuracy, and overall production efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or Industrial Engineering, or related field
Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance; and Interim Secret Clearance is required to start
Previous ERP experience working in a manufacturing environment
Daily interfacing with other functions, such as procurement, engineering and finance
Demonstrated leadership experience in past roles, projects or assignments
Strategic thinker with proven lean manufacturing experience and/or training
Recent transactional experience and knowledge of SAP ERP
Preferred
Lean 6S Black Belt
Master's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
Knowledge and previous experience in product development and transition to production
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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