Production Planning & Control Manager

Lockheed Martin•Camden, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Production, Planning & Control (PP&C) Manager responsible for production execution within assigned areas at the Camden site. This role owns planning and execution outcomes, ensures alignment with site objectives, and leads a team of managers, supervisors, and individual contributors accountable for day-to-day operational performance. This role operates within the PP&C organization in Camden, AR and reports to the PP&C Senior Manager. This posting will be used to fill multiple PP&C Manager positions. Area assignments will be determined based on individual strengths and site needs. As the PP&C Manager you will provide strategic direction within their area while maintaining hands-on leadership over execution, staffing, and readiness to support manufacturing programs, some with significantly increasing production rates. This role is accountable for delivering results in a dynamic environment while developing leaders and team members. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in fast‑paced, execution‑focused environments. You bring a proven track record of developing talent, delivering measurable operational improvements, and influencing senior leadership with clear, fact‑based assessments. This role offers the chance to shape production strategy at a key Lockheed Martin site while advancing your own leadership impact. 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 Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas 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.

Requirements

Direct line leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of holding teams accountable for results, developing talent, improving engagement, and addressing performance issues through coaching, performance plans, and disciplinary actions as required
Demonstrated ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and execute in a production environment, delivering measurable improvements in operational outcomes such as schedule adherence, cost savings, inventory health, and optimized manpower planning
Demonstrated ability to understand and manage complex, interdependent processes while balancing near-term execution with long-term operational goals
Demonstrated capability to lead and inspire teams in fast-paced, execution-focused environments, while consistently achieving or exceeding performance targets
Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and material flow, including optimization of warehousing space, to ensure objectives are met
Strong ability to work across functional organizations and across sites to lead resolution of complex operational challenges

Nice To Haves

Ordnance manufacturing or logistics experience
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to lead through clarity, decisiveness, and a strong personal standard of accountability
Demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership with clear, fact-based assessments of operational performance, risks, and tradeoffs, and to drive alignment on execution priorities

Responsibilities

Leading, staffing, and developing a high-performing PP&C team, including rigorous performance management through proactive coaching, recognition of top contributors, and timely disciplinary actions to uphold accountability and drive results
Ensuring appropriate staffing levels, cross-training, and bench strength to support current operations and anticipated rate increases
Owning production execution outcomes within assigned scope, including material readiness, scheduling effectiveness, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence
Planning and managing future capital and overhead requirements based on rate ramps, production demand, and program needs
Driving disciplined execution across PP&C functions, including: ○ Warehousing optimization and material flow efficiency ○ Inventory accuracy and control ○ Physical and system-based material movements ○ Ordnance logistics management ○ Production order management and line scheduling ○ Material Requirements Planning (MRP) ○ DD250 processing for final product
Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to resolve execution issues, manage risk, and improve overall performance
Reinforcing standard work, accountability, and continuous improvement across PP&C operations