Job DescriptionYou will be the Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Palmdale Fabrication, Assembly, and Tooling team which is responsible for delivering 5th Generation Edge production excellence.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for leading multiple first-line leaders, coordinating cross-functional effort, and ensuring the second-shift operation consistently exceeds performance goals.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Inspire, motivate, and guide first-line leaders to meet production goals and uphold operational excellence.
- Oversee fabrication, assembly, and tooling teams to maintain efficient collaboration and top-tier performance.
- Drive productivity and quality while identifying continuous-improvement opportunities aligned with 5th Generation Edge standards.
- Allocate resources, balance staffing needs and material flow to meet critical production deadlines.
- Champion a safe, compliant work environment and enforce rigorous quality-control processes.
Who You AreYou are a decisive leader with a proven track record in high-volume manufacturing environments. You excel at guiding teams through complex, fast-paced operations, fostering collaboration, and delivering results that meet stringent quality and safety standards. Your strategic mindset and strong communication skills enable you to motivate people and drive continuous improvement.
Further Information About This OpportunityMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Palmdale, CA
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.Basic Qualifications* Experience leading in a Union environment
* Experience in a Full Spectrum Leadership code leading other leaders or team leads in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with shop floor operating systems Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
* Active Secret Clearance required to apply
Desired skills• Experience with lean methodologies
• Ability to create and utilize data metrics to drive area
performance
• Ability to analyze data for robust decision
making
• Experience with composites and or manufacturing
• 4-5 years experience in leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead and achieve performance goals
Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.
National Pay StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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 StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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.
