Find & Apply For Production Plant Manager Jobs in Stratford, Connecticut

Manufacturing Program Manager Lockheed Martin Corporation

• 4.0 Stratford, CT Job Details Full-time $118,000
• $219,100 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Data-driven problem-solving Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Standard Job Description The MPM is embedded in a designated Product Center and serves as the single point of contact for all program‑wide cost, schedule, quality, risk, and change‑control activities.

The role merges the strategic, financial, and operational duties of a Manufacturing Program Manager with the earned‑value reporting, financial‑accountability, and change‑control responsibilities of a Control‑Account Manager (CAM). Key Responsibilities Program Integration

• Align and coordinate the Production Build Plan with Operations; ensure all manufacturing plans are developed, maintained, and executed on schedule and within budget. Strategic Translation
• Convert Product Center strategy into forecasting, resource allocation, and emerging earned‑value (EV) tracking for the CH‑53K program. Financial & Schedule Ownership
• Serve as the CAM for the Product Center, providing full financial accountability through EV reporting, variance analysis (EAC/ETC), and monthly status updates. Maintain the cost‑performance baseline. Performance Metrics
• Track and drive key indicators such as Performance Index (PI) and Hours Per Unit (HPU); ensure on‑time completion and support affordability goals. Reporting & Liaison
• Produce regular earned‑value/financial reports and coordinate with Program Management, Operations Finance, Program Finance, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, and other stakeholders. Risk & Opportunity Management
• Maintain a risk register for the Product Center, identify, assess, and implement mitigation actions tied to the CH‑53K program. Performance‑Based Payments
• Manage, track, and communicate PBPs where applicable. Quality Coordination
• Partner with Quality to oversee scrap‑rework‑repair (SRR) activities and drive Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs). Affordability Leadership
• Own the center's affordability initiatives, including Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRIs); translate outcomes into the program's Estimate at Complete (EAC). Stakeholder Interface
• Act as the primary operations liaison between the Product Center and key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the program.

Core Competencies Earned‑value management and variance analysis Integrated schedule and cost control Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management Data‑driven decision‑making using PI, HPU, and affordability metrics The MPM ensures that the CH‑53K Product Center delivers on its commitments, maintains financial integrity, and continuously improves cost, schedule, and quality performance. Basic Qualifications Ddetail-oriented, proactive professional with a strong background in program operations, logistics, or supply chain management. Experience in industrial enrineering, supply chain, program management, and/or operations. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Strong organizational and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and with customers. The ability to analyze data and drive process improvements to optimize delivery performance.

Desired Skills Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:

$118000.00

• $219100.

00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (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.