Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to
Develop and maintain MRP parameters, lead times, and lot sizes.
Coordinate make/buy decisions and production scheduling.
Optimize inventory levels and material flow across the supply chain.
Collaborate with procurement and operations to align procurement plans with production schedules.
Provide shop‑floor control, status reporting, and issue resolution to preserve schedule.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact cost‑effective manufacturing processes and work with cutting‑edge planning tools.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
- Further Information About This Opportunity
- This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing planning, MRP, production control, or shop floor operations.
MRP & System Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including maintaining MRP parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks) and ensuring BOM integrity.
Shop Floor & Production Control: Strong background in coordinating manufacturing activities, executing production schedules, managing capacity requirements, and providing real-time shop floor support and expediting.
Supply Chain Coordination: Demonstrated experience coordinating with Procurement, Operations Management, and Supply Chain stakeholders to develop time-phased procurement plans and ensure deliverables align with production schedules.
Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze production variances, optimize inventory to minimize cost, and execute corrective actions to preserve schedules.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent manufacturing systems) and data analysis tools.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Desired Skills
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Change management participation
Advanced Excel/Power Query skills for production data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
Background in aerospace/defense manufacturing processes (highly valued in LM context).
Project coordination or cross-functional team leadership experience.
Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and inventory reduction initiatives.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
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The 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.
Benefits 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.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.
