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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.

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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

Production PlanningERP ExperienceLean ManufacturingMaster's DegreeProduct DevelopmentKey Performance IndicatorsData IntegrityLeadership ExperienceStrategic ThinkingCross Functional Coordination

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

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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 Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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