Production IPT Lead

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Chelmsford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Production IPT Lead with our Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team, located in Chelmsford, MA. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality products and services, and we are seeking a talented individual to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a PAC-3 IPT Lead, you will be responsible for managing the operational aspects of the program and serving as the primary liaison between program management and production. You will coordinate across manufacturing sites and functions to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments - while ensuring production operations can stay focused on leading their people and daily floor execution. Your responsibilities will include: Leading internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to track program performance metrics, drive critical actions, and remove barriers to execution Serving as the communications bridge: translating program strategy and priorities into clear actions for the cross functional team and elevating production feedback/issues back to program leadership Working in lockstep with Production Supervisor(s) to ensure production execution aligns to the internal operating plan (IOP); when off plan, leading coordination with cross-functional teams to generate and drive achievable recovery actions/plans Partnering with Production Supervisor(s) to align on priorities, while supporting them in clearing barriers outside their control Coordinating cross-functional support (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality) to resolve technical and process challenges impacting execution Developing and managing program schedule plans and hardware support strategies that enable on-time delivery of products with multiple sub-assemblies Supporting supervisors in achieving daily tactical goals by driving resolution of roadblocks with cross-functional teams, while leading broader strategic efforts for continuous improvement Presenting and communicating effectively at all levels, from shop-floor discussions through senior leadership and external stakeholders Why Join Us We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production IPT Lead to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management/supervision, experience working as a part of an IPT, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package and apply now here. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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 an interim Secret clearance prior to start. mfcnews Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/ combined education • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects in different phases • Experience in facilitating the resolution of production issues • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written documentation and verbal means • Seasoned presenter, able to develop and deliver materials to varying levels of management • Experienced user of office applications including MS Word, MS Project, and MS Power Point or the equivalent • Experience in manufacturing, program management or engineering environments • Ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships • Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams • Self-motivated • Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and must have ability to obtain an interim secret to start, which requires U.S. citizenship Desired skills • Prior production or frontline leadership experience • Ability to effectively partner with supervisors, understand their operational responsibilities, and help remove barriers without overstepping into direct line management • Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on program cost, quality, and schedule commitments • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor to diverse audiences. • Experience in developing, coordinating, leading and executing daily production plans; level-loading work and maintain product flow to meet production schedules • Understanding of cost, schedule and quality and how decisions and actions impacts each element • Works with minimal direction, comfortable giving and receiving feedback • Effective conflict resolution skills • Able to utilize data to improve yields while using a hands on approach with product and personnel to understand the factors (material, process, personnel, team dynamics) that impact performance • Effective verbal and written communication regarding cost, schedule, quality, personnel, and other issues that impact the line • Experience with Lockheed Martin policies, systems, and processes • Experience working the defense industry or in an ISO9001, AS9100 environment • Experience participating or leading a performance improvement team • Exposure to Six Sigma Principles and/or Green Belt Certification 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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