**Description:** At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control \(MFC\), we are driven by speed, agility and technical innovation\. We are actively seeking candidates who are willing to take on the challenges of significant growth with a can do attitude\. As the world's premier aerospace and defense company, we pride ourselves on quality and mission success\. We need talented, passionate and customer centric people to be part of our future\. This position is responsible for managing the Machining Operations Center \(MOC\), reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations at the Missiles and Fire Control plant located in Orlando, FL\. The MOC produces ultra\-precision machined components that are the foundation of electro\-optic targeting systems used primarily for defense applications\. The parts supplied by this center support sales in excess of $1B annually\. This position will have direct responsibility for the manufacturing staff \(machinists, supervision, inspection, paint, plating, and assembly\) and will also direct the daily activities of the Functional support staff, approximately 200 people overall\. Candidates must have direct leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment and be able to balance multiple program priorities through a common manufacturing facility\. This position is responsible for planning labor and equipment capacity, including management of the capital investment required to execute the planned business\. Other responsibilities include recruiting and training of the technician and supervision staff in a Collective Bargaining Agreement \(union\) environment, leadership of the MOC Corrective Action Board \(CAB\) and management of the continuous improvement process through the use of Lean Manufacturing concepts\. This position is responsible for successful Nonrecurring Expenditures \(NRE\) and delivery of parts from the MOC within cost, on schedule and ensuring the quality of the hardware\. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate a workforce with diverse technical skills\. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of leadership in a comparable manufacturing environment\. **Basic Qualifications:** Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field\. Sufficient technical aptitude to understand customer needs, plan success strategies, and execute\. Minimum of 10 years of related experience in production operations or engineering and with 5 years experience leading and motivating a manufacturing team\. Superior communication skills, written and verbal, to support regular presentations to the executive staff\. Demonstrated ability to manage production cost experience, delivery parts on time and meet quality standards\. Proven ability to get results and manage diverse resources\. Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance\. **Desired Skills:** Manufacturing leadership experience in a high mix, low volume production environment\. Technical experience with Infrared or electro\-optic systems\. Experience working with ultra\-precision machines, machining processes, and mechanical assemblies\. Experience in both a prototype and manufacturing machining environment\. Experience working in a DOD manufacturing environment\. Experience leading in a union environment\. Demonstrated ability to think strategically\. Demonstrated commitment to Performance Management Teams \(PMT\)\. Demonstrated MRP and procurement experience\. Proven ability to utilize Lean/6 Sigma principles to get results\. **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:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL **Relocation Available:** Yes **Career Area:** Manufacturing **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First