Program Lead / Lufkin, TX

JOB ID:

721070BR Date posted: Mar. 23, 2026

Description:

You will be the Program Lead for the Product Line Team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality missile and fire‑control products at the Lufkin site. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Lead you will be responsible for guiding a cross‑functional group of engineers and logistics personnel to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Define and execute program plans that align with customer requirements and corporate objectives. Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track. Mentor team members and develop leadership capabilities across the site. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑focused leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape a growing product line, and direct impact on mission‑critical capabilities. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. (opens in new window) . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Lufkin. Discover more about our Lufkin, Texas location. (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 possess the ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education Experience leading a team. Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Six Sigma principles to solve problems and implement process improvements. This person must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, since access to classified hardware is at times required. Must be fluent with Microsoft Office applications and be able to communicate effectively in activities such as Program Reviews, weekly operations meetings, internal and external customer presentations, etc

Desired Skills:

SAP and/or Apriso experience. Green Belt certified, CAM training. Leadership and/or communication development experience/training. Previous manufacturing experience such as supervisor/product line manager. Multi-site experience

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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Manufacturing Type:

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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