Production Operations Manager - Special Operations - Rotary Wing

Production Operations Manager

• Special Operations
• Rotary Wing Lockheed Martin Corporation
• 4.

0 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Cost management Microsoft Excel Data analysis skills Change management Manufacturing standard operating procedures Cost analysis Aviation Leading team collaboration initiatives Production management Schedule creation Technical writing Managing projects Operational excellence initiatives Productivity software Cross-functional team management Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Cross-functional communication Standard operating procedures drafting Senior leadership

Full Job Description JOB ID:

732998BR Date posted: Jun. 22, 2026

Description:

The Production Area Manager (Rotary Wing) is responsible for the systematic execution, operational oversight, and strategic management of the Rotary Wing (RW) Aviation production area operating within a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment. This role ensures all Rotary Wing task orders are executed in strict compliance with aviation standards, established organizational procedures, collective bargaining mandates, and enterprise-level requirements. Leading a dedicated support team and a unionized workforce, the Manager oversees cost, schedule, and quality elements while fostering a collaborative labor relations climate, continuous improvement, safety adherence, and constant audit readiness. Why Join Us This position supports our Special Operations Forces

• Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.

S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

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Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

• This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.

S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing a diverse portfolio of complex aviation projects, task orders, and multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear executive-level briefings and facilitate seamless cross-functional coordination. Demonstrated change management experience, specifically in driving continuous improvement initiatives, updating standard operating procedures, and leading teams through operational transitions. Ability to travel as required to support program operations, facilitate off-site coordination, or attend enterprise reviews. Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) to manage scheduling, analyze cost data, and draft technical procedures.

Desired Skills:

Deep domain knowledge of Rotary Wing (RW) aircraft platforms and defense aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or

DCMA 8210.1C

aviation ground and flight operations procedures. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification with a proven track record of implementing continuous improvement/Kaizen events in a production environment. Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), cost-performance analysis, and master scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project or Primavera). Experience managing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Direct experience leading or supporting formal quality audits such as

AS9100, ISO

9001, or military aviation readiness reviews. Strong background in writing, implementing, and enforcing standardized operating procedures (SOPs). Experience operating within US Government / Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environments, specifically managing complex Task Order structures.

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:

Non

• standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader 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:

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Relocation Available:

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First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

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