Operations Engineering Manager

Job description

**Description:** Operations Engineering Manager
**What You Will Be Doing**
Manage & lead top level Continuous Improvement Framework strategy, planning & execution across F35 Fab and Assembly.

PMT’s are the foundation of our factory's performance and culture.

This role will manage the Operations Engineers 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 as well as all team savings business cases, setting up recognition events, working improvement initiatives & providing coaching & guidance to Integrated Performance Teams (IPT) and Performance Management Teams (PMT).
- 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 future leaders.
- Lead a team of Operations Engineers to maintain the health of the continuous improvement framework.

Also, work with major build team units on building key skills and abilities around the OneLM Culture
- Lead a team of Operations Engineers 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
- Consolidate Risk & Opportunity management across major build team units.
- Ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations
- Will have excellent communication skills and be able to operate autonomously with minimal direction
**What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!**
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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?

We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Proven leader of a multi-functional team
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Project/Program management with strong organizational skills
- Experienced in process development and continuous improvement
- Experience in design and management of continuous improvement frame works or systems.
**Desired Skills:**
- Project Manager or Leadership development
- Ability to attract, develop and retain high potential performers
- Set a clear consistent functional strategy as part of the operations senior leadership team
-Understanding and arrangement of lean tools and principles
- Ability to analyze and utilize lean initiatives to reduce waste and maintain continuous improvement
- Experience and adaptability with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
- Discipline in change management internal and external with strong communication skills
**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, 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.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Yes
**Career Area:** Manufacturing
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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