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Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager in Goleta, California

Description: You will be a Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager for our Missiles and Fire Control team, responsible for managing multiple manufacturing planning, material management, and support activities. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality products, and we're looking for a talented and experienced professional to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Manages multiple manufacturing planning, material management and support activities within various manufacturing job functions responsible for Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) transactions. These may include but not limited to, Make, Buy, Bill of Material (BOM) Planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Warehousing and Shipping.

• Oversees production systems integrity and drives inventory optimization to minimize cost.

• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Why Join Us

You're a passionate and experienced manufacturing professional who wants to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big and make a difference. As a Manufacturing Planner Associate Manager at Lockheed Martin, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to delivering high-quality products. We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to investing in your future and security. If you're looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, a dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 located in Santa Barbara (Goleta), CA. Discover Santa Barbara

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Leadership experience with demonstrated performance driving continuous improvement with MRP/ERP

• Experience in one or more of the following with a fundamental understanding of all aspects of Production Planning and Control including: Master Production Scheduling, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and/or Material Flow control

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple functions (such as Program management, production operations, quality, global supply chain, and engineering)

• Experience in manufacturing environment

• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills

• Continuous improvement experience, such as implementing / developing enhancements to MRP processes, systems, and communication with cross-functional teams

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

Desired Skills:

• SAP and Apriso Knowledge and Experience

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained/certified

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

• Knowledge of industry-wide best practices and processes for managing material flow throughout a production supply chain

• Understanding of MMAS

• 8+ years of professional experience

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California 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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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