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Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Planner Supervisor in Grand Prairie, Texas

Description: You will be the Manufacturing Planning Supervisor for the Production, Planning and Controlling organization. Our team is responsible for managing Production Control Units, ensuring seamless coordination between various departments to drive production efficiency and excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Planning Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of production control professionals, overseeing the planning and execution of production activities, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. You will manage multiple functional areas, including material planning and control, material handling, and production control, to ensure the smooth operation of our production facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and other teams

• Scheduling and expediting the movement of parts, including managing move orders, stock transfers, and shipping orders

• Managing and developing a team of 5+ direct reports, including staffing, training, performance assessment, and recognition/disciplinary actions

• Working outside of normal operating hours as required to meet business needs

• Managing multiple functional areas, including material planning and control, material handling, and production control

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader to join our team as a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Planning Supervisor. As an ideal candidate, you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive business results. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, develop your skills in production planning and control, and contribute to the success of our organization. If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and take your career to the next level.

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 - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

• Must have or be able to obtain a security

clearance

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels

of management, industry peers, a represented

workforce and internal and external customers

• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer

systems, databases, and programs

• Previous leadership experience

• Understand the management of budgets

• Related experience in material handling, control

systems and Enterprise Resource (ERP) systems

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting Material Management and

Accounting System (MMAS)

• Black Belt trained / certified

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory

• Management (CPIM) certification

• Ability to understand engineering drawings and

parts lists

• Knowledge of industry wide best practices and

processes for managing material flow

throughout the entire production supply chain

• Inventory control and material handling

knowledge

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience with SAP

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

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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