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This role serves as a key member of the site leadership team and partners closely with functional leaders, employees, internal/external customers, and the broader enterprise to drive operational excellence.\nThe Production Operations Senior Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the manufacturing team, ensuring the organization safely delivers high-quality products while achieving business, financial, and operational objectives. This position covers all production areas in Archbald including Metal Fabrication, Circuit Card Assembly, Cable Wire Harness, and Electro-Mechanical / Electrical Systems Integration.\nThis leader will establish the vision and operating strategy for the manufacturing team and create an environment where people are empowered to perform at their best, continuously improve processes, and deliver exceptional results.\nKey responsibilities will include:\nEstablish and execute the manufacturing operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives\nTranslate business goals into clear operational priorities, measurable objectives, and accountability\nDevelop long-term capacity, capability, and resource plans to support current and future needs\nProvide leadership across manufacturing operations, partnering closely with production planning & control, manufacturing engineering, quality, ESH, program management, and related functions to ensure production commitments are met\nDrive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, standard work, and disciplined problem solving\nEstablish safety as a fundamental operating value and ensure all employees understand their responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace\nPartner with Quality and Engineering organizations to address root causes and prevent recurrence of quality defects\nBuild and maintain a high-performing manufacturing and front-line leadership team\nDevelop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and meaningful development opportunities\nCreate an environment of accountability, trust, collaboration, and respect\nBuild positive employee relations through consistency, transparency, listening, and responsiveness\nEngage employees by communicating the organization’s vision, priorities, and performance\nDrive productivity, cost reduction, labor efficiency, and effective utilization of resources\nDevelop and manage operating budgets and capital investment plans\nEstablish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders\nRepresent the team/site with customers, senior leadership, and other key stakeholders as required\nIdentify opportunities to improve the site’s long-term competitiveness\nBuild an organization capable of sustaining growth while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in a technical field\nStrong and positive communication skills with an ability to influence others, inclusive of programs, vendors, customer, and community partners\nProven success building a high-functioning organization and developing talent\nDemonstrated commitment to ensuring a safe operating environment and a culture that prioritizes safety\nDemonstrated capability to drive production execution and test operations, utilizing Lean Six Sigma manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality, cost and schedule\nSignificant project management and production experience operating in a manufacturing environment\nStrong track record developing and maintaining internal and external relationships with sites, programs, customer program offices, DCMA, and community leadership\nExperience creating and delivering executive level presentations\nSuccess leading production transformation and successful 6S and constraint management\nDemonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities, and provide succinct direction in a dynamic environment\nDesired Skills\nPrior experience leading leaders of large teams\nPrior experience leading manufacturing teams responsible for one or more of the following areas: metal fabrication, circuit card assembly, cable wire warness, Electro-Mechanical / Electrical Systems Integration\nKnowledge of SAP and Apriso tools\nTransition experience from development to production and production rate increases\nExperience leading an organization during a period of significant growth\nGreen or Black Belt Certification\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $142800.00 - $265200.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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