Manufacturing Project Manager

Lockheed Martin•Owego, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM). Responsibilities include managing schedules, proposal and cost account responsibility, manpower planning, identifying and mitigating risks, upholding configuration control, and reporting within Production Operations. Will represent Operations as a primary and lead interface to the line of business program management, engineering, sourcing, quality, finance and other functions as required. Develop manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful program completion with correct staffing levels. Drive in problem resolution by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules. Conduct reviews during the manufacturing cycle to identify issues, develop work around plans to mitigate risk and to implement process improvements. Coordinate shipping information with Program Manager and communicate to packaging/shipping organization. Coordinate make/buy policy and support implementation plans. Participate in proposal preparation for new business and for scope changes on the existing program.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills at various levels of the organization
Understands lean manufacturing concepts and flow
Solid analytical and organizational skills
Strong financial and budgeting skills
Ability to lead and manage conflicts in fast paced environment
Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Obtaining a security clearance requires US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

SAP/COS skills
CAM certified
Understanding of Risk Management Principles
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Green or Black Belt certified
Proposal Experience

Responsibilities

managing schedules
proposal and cost account responsibility
manpower planning
identifying and mitigating risks
upholding configuration control
reporting within Production Operations
Develop manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful program completion with correct staffing levels.
Drive in problem resolution by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules.
Conduct reviews during the manufacturing cycle to identify issues, develop work around plans to mitigate risk and to implement process improvements.
Coordinate shipping information with Program Manager and communicate to packaging/shipping organization.
Coordinate make/buy policy and support implementation plans.
Participate in proposal preparation for new business and for scope changes on the existing program.