Operations Engineering Associate Manager

Job Description We are Lockheed Martin... The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin's inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense. Manage & Lead top level Continuous Improvement Frame Work strategy, planning & execution across F35 LOB. PMT's are the foundation of our factories performance and culture & this role will manage the Continuous Improvement Officers to align the culture & break through objectives and strategy deployment across our operations. This includes - reviewing & the health and maturity of the F35 Continuous Improvement System all team savings business cases, setting up recognition events, working improvement initiatives & providing coaching & guidance to Integrated Performance Teams and Performance Management Teams. What You Will Be Doing• Develop & create a standardized strategy and continuous improvement review for the F35 line of business. • Lead a team of Operations Engineers focused on HPU reduction, SRR reduction, lean manufacturing and Operations Excellence; drive a focus on preventative problem resolutions vs. heroics.• Lead the Continuous Improvement Roadmap driving the factory of the future through project identification, development and implementation of A3 Problem Solving, CI projects, JDI's, and Kaizens.• Lead a team of operations engineers to coach and develop PMT's/IPT's/OBEYA and policy deployment to build team operations leaders. • Lead a team of continuous improvement officers to maintain the health of the continuous improvement frame work. Also, work with major build team units on culture of accountability key skills abilities.• Lead a team of continuous improvement officers to align year end strategy deployment processes to achieve break through objectives and annual improvement priorities. • Manage the Kaizen Promotion office activity, development of talent through training in Kaizen activities, and maintain the schedule of the F35 major build team units.• Consolidate Risk & Opportunity management across all manufacturing operations What's In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:• Medical• Dental• 401k• Paid time off• Work/life balance• Career development• Mentorship opportunities• Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. 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 Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. Basic Qualifications • Experience Leading Multi-Functional teams. • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles. • Experience with Project &/or Program management. • Experienced in process development &/or continuous improvement. • Experience in design of continuous improvement frame works &/or systems. Desired skills • Bachelors degree • Excellent communication skills and to be able to operate autonomously with minimal direction • Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations • Project Manager or Leadership development • Ability to attract, develop and retain high - potential performers • Set a clear functional strategy as part of the operations senior leadership team • Lean / Six Sigma Green or Belt Belt • Ability to utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement • Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation • Experience with manufacturing simulation / modeling tools EEO 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. Other Important Information 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. Work Schedule Information 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. Colorado Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $91,300 - $175,000 . Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Premium Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $105,000 - $197,800. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible