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The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again, and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. We recognize the diverse talents and experiences of our team members, and we celebrate the unique contributions each individual brings to the table. It is that collective passion, combined with a strategic focus on ever-changing global opportunities, that shapes our path forward. Join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make history in the world of aerospace and defense.

As the Associate Manager of Component Final Finishes (CFF), you will be responsible for overseeing the overall production performance of coated parts that support the F-35 build teams.

This role requires leading the integration of complex schedules, coatings processes, and supporting functional organizations to meet production requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Leadership and Management :

• Lead and oversee Supervisors, Technical Leads, and manufacturing activities, including facilities and capital planning, tool utilization, manufacturing plans, workflows, and crew loading.

• Assign work priorities to manufacturing planning, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, quality engineers, production control, and inspection teams.

• Manage direct, indirect, and allocated Business Unit Budgets.

Production and Performance Management :

• Utilize earned value management tools to manage and track production task execution.

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of aircraft records.

• Drive the overall strategy and execution of manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule targets.

• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to provide technical guidance to employees and optimize staffing, line analysis, and planning.

Quality and Compliance :

• Verify that products meet all requirements through rigorous inspections and tests. Ensure that tooling, workplace layouts, and staffing are aligned with quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Identify and implement changes to improve quality, schedule, and cost efficiency.

• Reinforce a culture that values and prioritizes Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention.

• Ensure certification of employees performing tasks that require certification.

Safety and Work Environment :

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment, taking timely corrective action to address unsafe conditions.

• Ensure compliance with company and F-35 program policies and procedures.

• Assure adherence to defined Core processes, submitting changes or exceptions for program-specific processes.

Employee Coordination and Development :

• Coordinate employee recruitment, training, performance management, work assignments, and other HR-related functions.

• Conduct yearly performance assessments and reviews for salaried employees.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about

Our Commitment to DEI

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in an aircraft manufacturing operations environment.

• Experience managing safety, quality, cost, &/or schedule in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience developing business strategies &/or tactical plans to achieve production objectives.

• Experience developing &/or implementing affordability improvement initiatives.

• Professional experience in identifying &/or building organizational talent.

• Experience leading in a union environment.

• MS Office Proficiency

Desired Skills:

• Ability to manage, coach, train, &/or motivate team in technical and leadership development.

• Problem solving, root cause, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

• Strong presentation skills and speaking skills as well as the ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization, support organizations, customers, and governmental oversight organizations.

• Previous low observable (LO) coatings experience, previous experience in a complex fabrication environment.

• Previous experience in leadership over aircraft assembly in the disciplines of structure/ electrical/ system check out.

• Previous experience as a leader in a Culture of Accountability.

Clearance Level: None

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Second