Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and lead the charge in aerospace manufacturing excellence. As a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Associate Manager supporting the C-130 assembly program in Johnstown, PA, you will oversee operations and drive performance across multiple functions, managing a team of assembly supervisors and industrial engineers. Be part of a mission-driven team contributing to the delivery of one of the most enduring military aircraft in aviation history.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead all aspects of the C-130 assembly program, including scheduling, staffing, and performance management.
- Direct daily activities of assembly supervisors and industrial engineers to ensure effective execution of production goals.
- Set program direction and define measurable goals aligned with senior leadership objectives.
- Provide clear reporting to senior leaders and develop/implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate all in-plant efforts and resources in support of the C-130 program.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork to maximize efficiency and achieve program milestones.
- Utilize internal and external resources to proactively resolve production challenges and integrate solutions.
- Ensure cost, schedule, and quality goals are met across all areas of responsibility.
What’s In It for You
- Leadership Impact: Take on a high-visibility leadership role critical to the success of the C-130 program.
- Professional Development: Build your leadership profile while working alongside industry experts and supporting a legacy program.
- Mission-Driven Work: Help deliver one of the most vital airlifters supporting missions around the globe.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, retirement plans, healthcare, and more.
- Team Culture: Join a supportive and experienced team that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
- A collaborative leader with experience managing technical teams in a production environment.
- A strategic thinker with a track record of driving performance and aligning teams to mission objectives.
- A resourceful problem solver who integrates cross-functional solutions to meet program goals.
- An excellent communicator capable of influencing and presenting at senior levels.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with manufacturing & Machining processes.
• Experience with general Aerospace requirements.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
Desired Skills:
• Ability to analyze and interpret data such as schedules, cost data, and purchase order requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Exceptional people skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Previous Lockheed Martin leadership experience
• Experience directing manufacturing of varied product types
• Coordination of multi-function responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of legacy LM Aeronautics’ support systems
• Understanding of working with represented employees
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
Clearance Level: None
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Ability to analyze and interpret data such as schedules, cost data, and purchase order requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Exceptional people skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Previous Lockheed Martin leadership experience
• Experience directing manufacturing of varied product types
• Coordination of multi-function responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of legacy LM Aeronautics’ support systems
• Understanding of working with represented employees
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.