Job Description

The Project Manager on the Operations Engineering team in Greenville, SC, plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across our F-16 Aircraft production and manufacturing facilities.

What You Will Be Doing
• This position supports key aerospace programs by analyzing Continuous Improvement opportunities and enhancing processes implementing lean six sigma solutions.
• Facilitates workshops and project initiatives, and implements efficiency improvements that directly impact quality, performance, cost, and safety.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our operations.
• If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Who You Are
• As a champion of Continuous Improvement, you are dedicated in identifying opportunities for process optimization, consistently seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• You approach challenges with a diplomatic mindset, adept at navigating differing viewpoints and finding common ground to resolve conflicts and enhance collaboration.
• You excel at leveraging data to identify trends, assess performance, and inform strategic decisions that drive organizational success.

What's In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum Education/Experience: 1+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• Continuous-Improvement exposure: Proven participation in Kaizen events, Lean-Six Sigma workshops, or other systematic improvement initiatives.
• Production/Manufacturing background: Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g., CNC, assembly lines, additive-manufacturing, or robotics).
• Multi-project management: Demonstrated ability to lead and track multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to learn Lean tools and LM PMT structures.

Desired skills
• Completion of Lean Practitioner or basic CI coursework.
• Experience participating on a PMT or a support team.
• Familiarity with production operations, quality basics, and engineering workflows
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support engagement activities (morale, recognition, team participation).
• Strong customer-service mindset.
• Interest in developing coaching and facilitation skills.
• Passion & optimism for improvement in Continuous Improvement, site knowledge, and culture.
• Hold or ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay 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 $63,800 - $112,470. 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 Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. 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.