Production Control Support Specialist
Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
Your expertise in material coordination and production scheduling will directly ensure the seamless delivery of critical industrial and commercial products, reinforcing Lockheed Martin's commitment to operational excellence and national security.
THE WORK
As a Production Control Support Specialist, you will manage material requirements and availability to ensure the steady manufacture of industrial and commercial products. Working within the production control framework, you will coordinate across procurement and engineering departments to maintain flow and resolve potential shortages.
Responsibilities include:
• Manage schedules for material requirements and availability to support seamless production control.
• Compile and maintain detailed records regarding the quantity, cost, and type of materials received, shipped, and held in inventory.
• Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments to align with strict production and shipping schedules.
• Identify actual or potential material shortages and initiate corrective actions to prevent production delays.
• Leverage cross-functional knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering to alert leadership of potential problems and implement remedial actions.
• Estimate and log production rates and time expenditures to establish operation sequences and meet critical shipping dates.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including Macros, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas, to manage data.
• Apply technical knowledge of SAP CES and Solumina to support production workflows.
• Employ barcode location tracking systems, such as Lab Asset Tracker, to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Provide informal leadership and mentorship to junior personnel while performing routine tasks independently.
• Maintain impeccable organization and data entry accuracy to ensure high-quality reporting.
• Proactively identify operational challenges and take ownership of spearheading effective solutions.
Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a proactive professional with a strong technical command of production tools and an exceptional ability to coordinate complex material schedules independently. You possess the organizational discipline and communication skills necessary to drive operational accuracy.
WHY JOIN US
In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the supply chain for high impact programs, utilizing your technical proficiency in SAP and Excel to ensure mission success.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications:
• Generally has 3 years of related experience and holds a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a comprehensive understanding of general & technical aspects of the job; applies knowledge to solve common problems and handle typical situations.
• Ability to work with loads of up to 40 lb.
• Can work standing for several hours.
• Autonomy: works with limited supervision; routine tasks are performed independently, while new or non‑routine assignments receive only general guidance. Provides informal leadership and mentorship to junior personnel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite—particularly Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas, concatenation, comparisons, etc.).
• Basic SAP CES and Solumina understanding.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Desired Skills:
• Familiar with Barcode location Tracking systems such as Lab Asset Tracker.
• Impeccable organization skills: Needs to manage data entry and correction practices to achieve the highest degree of accuracy.
• Independent and ability to work with little oversight. Proactively identifies challenges while taking ownership and spearheads effective solutions.
• Maintains schedules between coordinated departments and others with more than exceptional communication skills.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
