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Aviation’s story is one of perseverance—from failures to breakthroughs. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has driven aeronautical innovation with a passion for helping customers achieve mission success. We celebrate the unique talents and experiences each team member brings, united by a shared commitment to innovation and a focus on evolving global opportunities. Join us as we continue making history in aerospace and defense.

Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as a Multi-Functional Manufacturing Planner Supervisor supporting the F-35 Production Control team in Marietta, GA. In this role, you will lead a team dedicated to optimizing production control and material flow, ensuring that F-35 manufacturing operations meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. Your expertise in production control and scheduling will contribute directly to the success of one of the most advanced aircraft programs in the world.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee Production Control Operations: Manage a staff of shop floor Production Control representatives across a 3-shift operation, ensuring seamless material flow and production support.

• Material Flow and Staging: Supervise the team responsible for material movement from order release to delivery, including the setup of 6S parts staging areas with clear visual management for priority tasks.

• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators, and develop and execute standard work activities to ensure optimal production control.

• Inventory and Replenishment: Oversee Kanban and point-of-use replenishment, driving accuracy and timeliness to support ongoing production needs.

• Constraint Management: Identify and resolve production constraints, addressing non-negotiable tasks to keep production schedules on track.

• System Support: Leverage shop floor control and MRP systems to support requirements planning and execution effectively.

What’s In It For You

• Leadership Role: Be a key leader in F-35 production, with the opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from resources and learning opportunities to enhance your career in manufacturing leadership.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the success of the F-35 program, directly supporting Lockheed Martin’s mission of advancing global security and innovation.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

• A dynamic manufacturing leader with a deep understanding of production control, material flow, and inventory management.

• Skilled in leveraging metrics to drive production efficiency and managing teams to meet performance goals.

• Experienced with ERP systems like SAP and knowledgeable in production control and scheduling techniques, particularly within a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Our Commitment to DEI

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SAP (MRP) or equivalent ERP system

• Experience monitoring and managing in a production control setting

• Microsoft Office computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

• Experience leading in a union environment

Desired Skills:

•Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams to alleviate customer constraints.

• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups

• Working knowledge of shop floor disciplines and manufacturing flow

• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings

• Inventory control and material handling knowledge

• Working knowledge in Shop Floor Manager (SFM) and Quality Assurance Documentation System (QADS)

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First