Description:

You will be a Manufacturing Planner for our Operations team in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for planning and executing manufacturing operations to deliver high-quality products on time.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Planner, your responsibilities may include:

• Execute Make, Buy, and Bill of Material (BOM) planning activities to support production schedules and material flow


• Collaborate with various manufacturing functions, including Operations Management, Supply Chain Stakeholders, and Engineering to optimize production plans and capacity requirements


• Perform planning activities associated with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and maintain production system integrity, drive inventory optimization and minimize cost. This includes maintaining MRP parameters, including lead times and lot sizes, and coordinating with Engineering to update BOMs appropriately


• Coordinate with manufacturing and Operations Management to provide shop floor control and execute production plans


• Analyze and control production schedules and capacity requirements to meet customer demands


• Expedite and prioritize workflow through the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of products


• Collaborate with Supply Chain Stakeholders to determine time-phased plans for procured parts

Why Join Us

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Planner to join our Operations team in Archbald, PA. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving inventory optimization, minimizing costs, and ensuring seamless material flow through the supply chain to meet customer requirements. If you have a passion for planning and analysis, and a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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 located in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania 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:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with 3 years of related professional level experience or 1 year of experience with a related Masters degree
• Experience with SAP or equivalent MRP system
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, and supply chain principles
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, with strong Excel skills
• Must be able to work outside of normal operating hours, as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills:
• Degree focused in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt trained and/or certified
• Strong interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple levels of Management, industry peers, and internal and external customers
• Experience creating shipping documents
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts
• Tableau Reporting/Data Analytics
• Experience with Apriso
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First