Production Manager

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Production Manager

Full Time

Troy AL 36082 USA

Posted 10/25/2025

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Description:You will be the Production Operations Manager for the Pike County Operations team, responsible for managing the day-to-day production of missiles. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality products on time, while controlling costs and meeting program objectives. This will be a full-time position on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday with some flexibility on start & end times but averaging 4:00AM start time to 5:00PM end time each day.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Operations Manager, you will be responsible for creating and executing dynamic strategies to ensure on-time deliveries, managing quality, schedule, and cost, and providing direction to both exempt and non-exempt personnel. You will play a key role in driving business outcomes and ensuring the success of our production operations.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing quality, schedule, and cost in a missile production environment
- Creating and executing dynamic strategies to ensure on-time deliveries
- Providing direction to exempt and non-exempt personnel
- Manpower planning, employee selection, training, assessment, and evaluation
- Direct interface with program senior management, government and military officials, vendors, and suppliers

Why Join Us
We're looking for a results-driven and collaborative leader to join our team as a Production Operations Manager. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for production management and a talent for leading high-performing teams, this role is an excellent opportunity for you. You'll have the chance to work with a talented team, drive business outcomes, and contribute to the success of our organization. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact and take your career to the next level. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of a exciting and challenging environment.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits> Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.


Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Troy. https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Troy>Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Prior demonstrated Leadership experience.
- Proven capability of managing budgets and schedules
Desired Skills:
- Production Operations experience in High Rate/multi shift work environment
- Experience in missile Final Assembly
- Experience managing cost, quality and schedule on multiple programs.
- Experience leading cross-functional team.
- Greenbelt or Blackbelt certified
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to various size groups.
- Proficient use of computing resources including MS Office applications.
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.
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, youre 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Third

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- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
- Prior demonstrated Leadership experience.
- Proven capability of managing budgets and schedules

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Location Troy, AL, 36082, United States

Categories Manufacturing & Production

Sec Clearances Secret

Pref Degree Doctorate

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Production Manager