Operations Program Lead / Archbald, PA

JOB ID:

722918BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026

Description:

You will be a Production Operations Lead for our Lockheed Martin Archbald facility. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products, and you will play a critical role in ensuring that our production operations meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives. What You Will Be Doing As a Production Operations Lead, you will be responsible for guiding production operations activities for any variety of programs within the Archbald facility. As the primary interface between the functional production teams and program/production operations management, you'll provide direction, coordination, communication, support, and leadership to cross-functional production teams to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met. This will require working closely with various functional groups to include manufacturing engineering, production planning and control, design engineering, test engineering, procurement, configuration management, quality and production teams, as applicable. The Production Operations Lead must be able to effectively communicate with program management, customers, and all levels of management via verbal and written correspondence and be able to author Program Directives (PDs). You will present the team's performance in Program and Customer Reviews as required. This role will require close coordination with Production Operations leadership and Program Management.

Additional responsibilities include:

Proposals lead for Operations; Coordinates timely responses for both recurring and non-recurring efforts including Basis of Estimates (BOEs), spend plans, and conducts reviews with manufacturing leadership prior to submittal Lead Make/Buy efforts Development, coordination, and oversight of Prod Ops planning/execution of various types of programs to include but not limited to: Development, Production, IRAD, NRE, RTG plans, etc. Facilities and capital planning to support program production needs Lead Production Readiness Review (PRR) activities Develop and drive Affordability and Producibility targets, Production Excellence Plans Ensuring production manpower and required resources are in place to execute per the Internal Operation Plan Create and track manufacturing plans/schedules Cost Account Management (CAM) to include EAC/Spend Plan development, as required Develop/support Archbald Red Flag process, as required Why Join Us You're a talented and customer-centric leader who is passionate about production operations and manufacturing. If you're looking for a role that offers challenges, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. (opens in new window) (opens in new window) . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location. (opens in new window) (opens in new window)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3+ years of professional experience; OR a related Masters degree with 2+ years of professional experience; OR direct proven NNPP, IPT and Program Performance experience Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills Experience within a manufacturing environment Knowledge of Budgeting, Manpower planning, Production Planning, Tooling, and MRP Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship The ability to become CAM certified

Desired Skills:

Previous experience leading in a manufacturing environment Ability to collect and verify data from multiple systems (including SAP, Apriso, etc.) Experience with Tableau and/or other data reporting tools Direct experience with PMTs and the PMT process Green Belt Certification Demonstrated experience Leading / Coaching / Mentoring / Motivating in teaming environment Knowledge of metal fabrication, Electro-Mechanical Assembly, and/or Circuit Card manufacturing Experienced with MRP/ERP/Manufacturing planning tools

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. 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:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

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Full-Time Shift:

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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